Octavio Getino
Filmmaker and screenwriter of 'The Hour of the Furnaces'
Born
August 6th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
October 1st, 2012
12 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Argentina
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A significant figure in cinema and a prominent director, this individual contributed to the Latin American film movement. Co-directed 'The Hour of the Furnaces,' a landmark film that explored social issues in Argentina and Latin America. With a focus on political themes, also engaged in theoretical writings about cinema, linking film to social transformation. Worked closely with other filmmakers to promote necessary changes in the film industry, advocating for a new wave of cinema in the region. Throughout a career spanning several decades, emphasized the importance of film as a tool for social commentary.
Co-directed 'The Hour of the Furnaces'
Wrote extensively on political cinema
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