Portrait of Octavio Cortázar

Octavio Cortázar

Directing

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.

Born: January 19, 1935

Place of Birth: Havana, Cuba

Known For

Filmography

2010
Memória Cubana

as Self (archive footage)

1969
Por primera vez

as Himself