Raúl Ruiz 1941 – 2011

Biography

Raúl Ruiz was born on July 25, 1941, in Puerto Montt, Chile, a coastal city in the country’s southern region. From his early years, he would develop a passion for filmmaking that would define his life’s work and contribute significantly to world cinema. His career spanned decades, during which he established himself as a filmmaker of considerable talent and vision.

Throughout his professional life, Ruiz dedicated himself to the art of cinema, creating works that reflected his unique perspective and creative ambition. His commitment to filmmaking took him across continents, eventually leading him to Paris, where he would spend his later years. The city became central to his life and work during this period.

Raúl Ruiz passed away on August 19, 2011, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, at the age of seventy. He died after a battle with liver cancer, leaving behind a legacy in the film industry. Though his time on earth concluded in the French capital, his contributions to cinema continue to be remembered and appreciated by those who knew his work.