Octavio Cortázar
Born: 1935-01-19
Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
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
Por primera vez
El brigadista
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
Memória Cubana
Derecho de asilo
Enciclopedia Popular No. 1
Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú
For Whom Havana Dances
Enciclopedia Popular No. 3
La ultima rumba de papa Montero
Top Movie Credits
Por primera vez
Writer
El brigadista
Writer
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
Director
Memória Cubana
Self (archive footage)
Derecho de asilo
Director
Enciclopedia Popular No. 1
Writer
For Whom Havana Dances
Assistant Director
Enciclopedia Popular No. 3
Writer