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

Derecho de asilo
Por primera vez
Memória Cubana
El brigadista
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero
For Whom Havana Dances
Enciclopedia Popular No. 1
Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú
Guardafronteras
Hablando del punto cubano

Top Movie Credits

Memória Cubana Self (archive footage)
For Whom Havana Dances Assistant Director