Emiliano Otegui publishes memoirs recounting 40 years in Spanish cinema

Emiliano Otegui (Madrid, 1954), a production director for films such as 'Tesis' and 'The Others', has published his memoirs '40 años haciendo películas' (Ocho y Medio). The book details his work with top-tier directors like Alejandro Amenábar, whom he helped budget to stardom. Otegui, nephew of producer Emiliano Piedra and actress Emma Penella, was persuaded by his uncle to enter the film industry. Over a 40-year career, he has won three Goya Awards and describes the production director as an 'orchestra-filmmaker' who must master all facets of the complex film industry. The memoirs cover his filmography and behind-the-scenes secrets of Spanish cinema.