Alberto Franco Manera
A Prolific Visionary: The Cinematic World of Alberto Franco Manera Alberto Franco Manera, more widely known as Jesús Franco, was a truly singular figure in the landscape of 20th-century cinema. Born in Madrid in 1930 and passing away in 2013, his career spanned an astonishing six decades, yielding approximately 173 feature films – a testament to relentless creativity and a unique, often unconventional approach to filmmaking. While fre…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Alberto Franco Manera's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Alberto Franco Manera's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.