Manuel Octavio Gómez

Directing·Nov 14, 1934·Havana, Cuba

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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.

Film	Credit
Gallego1988 · Director	Director
Patakin Means Fable1985 · Writer, Director	Writer, Director
Claves, 4: Memories of Cuban cinema1984 · Self	Self
MMr. President1983 · Director	Director
WWoman, Man, City1978 · Director	Director
La tierra y el cielo1977 · Director	Director
Mella1975 · Writer	Writer
Ustedes tienen la palabra1973 · Director	Director
TThe Days of Water1971 · Director, Screenplay	Director, Screenplay
The First Charge of the Machete1969 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
NNuevitas1969 · Director, Writer	Director, Writer
Tulipa1967 · Director	Director
SStory of a Battle1962 · Director	Director