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 frequently categorized within the realms of exploitation and B-movies, reducing Franco solely to these labels overlooks the complex artistry and enduring cult foll…