Manuel Octavio Gómez
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- November 14, 1934
- Place of birth
- Havana, Cuba
- Died
- January 2, 1988
Biography
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.
Movies with Manuel Octavio Gómez
Movies directed by Manuel Octavio Gómez
- The First Charge of the Machete 1969 · ★ 6.8
- Tulipa 1967 · ★ 5.4
- The Days of Water 1971 · ★ 5.5
- Gallego 1988 · ★ 6.0
- Ustedes tienen la palabra 1973 · ★ 7.0
- Woman, Man, City 1978 · ★ 8.0
- La tierra y el cielo 1977 · ★ 9.0
- Mr. President 1983 · ★ 10.0
- Patakin Means Fable 1985 · ★ 9.0
- Story of a Battle 1962
- Nuevitas 1969