About
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.
Filmography
Derecho de asilo1993 · Director
The Last Rumba of Papa Montero1992 · Director
La ultima rumba de papa Montero1991 · Script
Guardafronteras1980 · Director, Writer
El brigadista1978 · Director, Writer
Hablando del punto cubano1972 · Director, Writer
Por primera vez1969 · Director, Writer
Acerca de un personaje que unos llaman San Lázaro y otros llaman Babalú1968 · Writer, Director
For Whom Havana Dances1963 · Assistant Director
Enciclopedia Popular No. 31961 · Director, Writer
Enciclopedia Popular No. 11961 · Director, Writer