About

Known credits:
16
Birthday:
1934-11-14
Place of birth:
Havana, Cuba
Website:
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Manuel Octavio Gómez

Overview

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.

Known for

Directing
1988 Gallego Directing Director 58
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1985 Patakin Means Fable Directing Director N/A
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1983 Mr. President Directing Director N/A
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1978 Woman, Man, City Directing Director N/A
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1977 La tierra y el cielo Directing Director N/A
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1973 Ustedes tienen la palabra Directing Director 59
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1971 The Days of Water Directing Director 58
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1969 The First Charge of the Machete Directing Director 59
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1967 Tulipa Directing Director 59
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1962 Story of a Battle Directing Director N/A
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1959 This Is Our Land Directing First Assistant Director 58
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Writing
1985 Patakin Means Fable Writing Writer N/A
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1983 Mr. President Writing Adaptation N/A
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1971 The Days of Water Writing Screenplay 58
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1969 The First Charge of the Machete Writing Writer 59
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Crew
1977 La tierra y el cielo Crew Script N/A
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