Person
Manuel Octavio Gómez
Directing
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Nov 14, 1934
- Died
- Jan 2, 1988
- From
- Havana, Cuba
Manuel Octavio Gómez was a Cuban film director and screenwriter, recognized for his contributions to Cuban cinema during the post-revolutionary period. He began his career in the 1960s, directing documentaries and short films that reflected the social and political changes in Cuba. Gómez's notable works include La primera carga al machete (1969), a film depicting the Cuban War of Independence, and Los días del agua (1971), which explores themes of faith and superstition. His films are characterized by their innovative narrative techniques and commitment to social realism, making significant contributions to Latin American cinema.
Credits
Claves, 4: Memories of Cuban cinema
Woman, Man, City
The First Charge of the Machete
La tierra y el cielo
The Days of Water
Mr. President
Story of a Battle
This Is Our Land
Tulipa
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Gallego
Patakin Means Fable
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