Known For
Directing
Born
Jan 19, 1935
Died
Feb 27, 2008
Place of Birth
Havana, Cuba
Credits
12 titles
Octavio Cortázar
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.
Known For
Filmography
Memória Cubana
Self (archive footage)
Derecho de asilo
Director
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
Director
La ultima rumba de papa Montero
Script
Guardafronteras
Director
El brigadista
Director
Hablando del punto cubano
Writer
Por primera vez
Himself
Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú
Writer
For Whom Havana Dances
Assistant Director
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Director
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Director