Octavio Cortázar
Known for
Directing
Born
January 19, 1935
Birthplace
Havana, Cuba
Died
February 27, 2008 (aged 73)
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.
Best known work
Por primera vez
1969
El brigadista
1978The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
1992
Derecho de asilo
1993
For Whom Havana Dances
1963Hablando del punto cubano
1972La ultima rumba de papa Montero
1991Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú
1968
Enciclopedia Popular No. 3
1961
Enciclopedia Popular No. 1
1961Filmography
2010
Memória Cubanaas Self (archive footage)
1993
Derecho de asiloDirector
1992
The Last Rumba of Papa MonteroDirector
1991
1980
GuardafronterasDirector, Writer
1978
El brigadistaDirector, Writer
1972
Hablando del punto cubanoWriter, Director
1969
Por primera vezas Himself, Director, Writer
1968
1963
For Whom Havana DancesAssistant Director
1961
Enciclopedia Popular No. 3Director, Writer
1961
Enciclopedia Popular No. 1Director, Writer