7.4
Movie
Directing
Octavio Cortázar
- Born
- Died
- (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- Havana, Cuba
- Credits
- 12 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 2
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Memória Cubana Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1969 | Por primera vez Film | Himself |
Crew credits 11
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Derecho de asilo Film | Director |
| 1992 | The Last Rumba of Papa Montero Film | Director |
| 1991 | La ultima rumba de papa Montero Film | Script |
| 1980 | Guardafronteras Film | Director, Writer |
| 1978 | El brigadista Film | Director, Writer |
| 1972 | Hablando del punto cubano Film | Director, Writer |
| 1969 | Por primera vez Film | Director, Writer |
| 1968 | Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú Film | Director, Writer |
| 1963 | For Whom Havana Dances Film | Assistant Director |
| 1961 | Enciclopedia Popular No. 3 Film | Director, Writer |
| 1961 | Enciclopedia Popular No. 1 Film | Director, Writer |