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
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
Guardafronteras
Derecho de asilo
Por primera vez
El brigadista
La ultima rumba de papa Montero
Memória Cubana
Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú
For Whom Havana Dances
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Top Movie Credits
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
Director
Guardafronteras
Writer
Derecho de asilo
Director
Por primera vez
Writer
El brigadista
Writer
Memória Cubana
Self (archive footage)
For Whom Havana Dances
Assistant Director
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Writer