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Paco Plaza

1973 - Today

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Francisco Plaza Trinidad (born 8 February 1973), simply known as Paco Plaza, is a Spanish film director known for his works in the horror genre. He is the co-creator of the REC demon possession film franchise (commonly misreferred to as a zombie franchise). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Paco Plaza is the 1,983rd most popular film director, the 2,600th most popular biography from Spain and the 48th most popular Spanish Film Director.

Paco Plaza is a Spanish film director best known for co-directing the acclaimed horror film "REC" and its sequels, which have garnered international recognition for their innovative use of found footage. His work has significantly influenced the Spanish horror genre and contributed to its global popularity.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Paco Plaza ranks 1,983 out of 2,041. Before him are Debra Granik, Abrar Alvi, Louis Theroux, Robert Luketic, Jonathan Liebesman, and Wes Ball. After him are Mike Mitchell, Katja von Garnier, Alain Gomis, Miranda July, James Watkins, and Ladj Ly.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, Paco Plaza ranks 810. Before him are Alban Bushi, Robert Luketic, Baciro Djá, Tom Saintfiet, Marian Hristov, and Hatem Ghoula. After him are Eric Lange, Petr Gabriel, Thomas Enger, Carole Montillet, James Watkins, and Samuel Ipoua.

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In Spain

Among people born in Spain, Paco Plaza ranks 2,600 out of 3,355. Before him are Marc Crosas (1988), Daniel Moreno (1981), Dafne Keen (2005), Mario Suárez (1987), Hugo Silva (1977), and Iñigo Landaluze (1977). After him are Itzan Escamilla (1997), César Martín (1977), Alberto Zapater (1985), Arly Jover (1971), Fernando Sánchez (1971), and Óscar Hernández (1978).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Spain

Among film directors born in Spain, Paco Plaza ranks 48. Before him are Javier Fesser (1964), Carla Simón (1986), Jorge Guerricaechevarría (1965), Alberto Rodríguez Librero (1971), Nacho Vigalondo (1977), and Ángeles González-Sinde (1965). After him are Gracia Querejeta (1962), Paula Ortiz (1979), Amat Escalante (1979), and Daniel Sánchez Arévalo (1970).

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