The director and producer Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi has died in Ibiza at the dawn of the 28 from September 2017 to the 90 years
The director and producer of cinema Antonio Isasi-Isasmendi has died in Ibiza in the early morning of Thursday 28 of September of 2017 to the 90 years old. The filmmaker, who resided for years on the island and was one of the most prominent figures in the cultural field of the same, has died after staying a week in the hospital in Can Misses because of pneumonia.
Although the family has reported that the burial It will be held Friday 29 2017 September in private, they will do a funeral in the chapel Sant Francesc de Ses Salinas on Saturday 30 of September of 2017 at 18 hours.
The author of films like "Land of all", "Las Vegas 500 million", "The Flight", "The dog", "A summer to kill", "Istanbul 65" or "The air of a crime" He is considered one of the most important film directors of the 20th century in Spain.
Isasmendi resided in Ibiza for more than 30 years, where he has always been involved in a multitude of cinematographic and cultural initiatives, and he was a well-loved character on the island, thanks also to his affable, simple and totally accessible character. In Ibiza Antonio Isasi received several tributes and recognitions, among them the Gold Medal of the City of Ibiza. He also received a few years ago the Goya de Honor in recognition of his great professional career.
He has left us a magnificent and passionate filmmaker and an endearing and much loved character, who undoubtedly leaves a deep hole on the island. May the earth be light for you, Antonio, and may you continue filming great stories wherever you go ...
