Manuel Barbachano Ponce (4 April 1925 â 29 October 1994) was a Mexican film producer, director, and screenwriter associated with the development of independent and culturally oriented production in Mexico. He produced key mid-century titles including RaĂcesâentered into the 1955 Cannes Film Festivalâand the documentary Torero!, which received a special citation at the Venice Film Festival. He also produced internationally recognized features such as NazarĂn (directed by LuiâŠ
