Let's make this birthday one to remember.

75 years old (Born on May 24, 1949)

Happy birthday, Ricardo Franco! Wherever you are directing now, we hope the cameras never run out of film and your scripts remain eternally witty. From "Berlin Blues" to "Gringo mojado," you've given us cinematic gems that still make audiences laugh, cry—and occasionally scratch their heads in delightful confusion.

Though you left us mid-scene during "Lágrimas negras," your legacy continues to inspire filmmakers who dream big (and sometimes hilariously offbeat). Today we're celebrating not just another year since your birth—but also decades of unforgettable storytelling. Cheers to a director whose films age better than fine wine—or Berlin blues!