Luis Bunuel was a Spanish film director who is widely regarded as one of the most important filmmakers of the 20th century. He is known for his surrealist films, which often featured themes of social criticism and satire. Bunuel's career spanned over six decades, during which he directed over 30 films. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1972 for his film The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie.