Octavio Cortázar
Born: 1935-01-19 in Havana, Cuba
Died: 2008-02-27
Known For: Directing
Biography
Octavio Cortázar Jiménez was a Cuban film director and screenwriter. He directed twelve films between 1961 and 2005. His 1977 film The Teacher was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution.
Filmography
2010
- Memória Cubana as Self (archive footage)
1993
- Derecho de asilo ... (Director)
1992
- The Last Rumba of Papa Montero ... (Director)
1991
- La ultima rumba de papa Montero ... (Script)
1980
- Guardafronteras ... (Director)
1978
- El brigadista ... (Director)
1972
- Hablando del punto cubano ... (Director)
1969
- Por primera vez as Himself
1968
1963
- For Whom Havana Dances ... (Assistant Director)
1961
- Enciclopedia Popular No. 3 ... (Director)
- Enciclopedia Popular No. 1 ... (Director)