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Manuel Octavio Gómez
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…
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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.
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1988
Gallego
Movie Director
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1985
Patakin Means Fable
Movie Director
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1984
Claves, 4: Memories of Cuban cinema
Movie Self
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1983
Mr. President
Movie Director
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1978
Woman, Man, City
Movie Director
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1977
La tierra y el cielo
Movie Script
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1975
Mella
Movie Writer
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1973
Ustedes tienen la palabra
Movie Director
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1971
The Days of Water
Movie Director
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1969
The First Charge of the Machete
Movie Director
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1969
Nuevitas
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1967
Tulipa
Movie Director
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1962
Story of a Battle
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1959
This Is Our Land
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