Octavio Cortázar
Directing
- Born
- January 19, 1935 · Havana, Cuba
- Died
- February 27, 2008 (age 73)
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.
Known for
Behind the camera11
- 1993Derecho de asilo Director
- 1992The Last Rumba of Papa Montero Director
- 1991La ultima rumba de papa Montero Script
- 1980Guardafronteras Director, Writer
- 1978El brigadista Director, Writer
- 1972Hablando del punto cubano Director, Writer
- 1969Por primera vez Director, Writer
- 1968Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú Director, Writer
- 1963For Whom Havana Dances Assistant Director
- 1961