Person

César Bolívar

Directing · 1941–2024 · Caracas, Venezuela

César Agusto Bolívar Masso (Caracas, September 4, 1944 – May 31, 2024) was a Venezuelan filmmaker, writer, actor, and educator. He produced numerous works that established him as an emblematic figure of the New Venezuelan Cinema, with films such as Domingo de resurrección (1982) and Homicidio culposo (1984). He directed several successful dramatized television series, including Sangre azul and El Ciclo de Oro de Rómulo Gallegos, which had an impact not only on the Venezuelan audience but also internationally. His life partner was the renowned writer, screenwriter, and producer Pilar Romero.

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  Ciudad Bendita

  Creator

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  Cosita Rica

  Director

• Amor de Papel

  Creator

• Corpus Christi

  Director

• Agonia

  Writer

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  Juan Topocho

  Director

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  Ifigenia, la película

  Camera Operator

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  Bodas de Papel

  Cinematography

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  Tango Bar

  Director of Photography

• La mujer perfecta

  Director

• 2024Tango BarDirector of Photography
• 2021Un País Llamado El Pez que Fuma
• 2010Muerte en Alto ContrasteDirector
• 2010La mujer perfectaDirector
• 2006Ciudad BenditaCreator
• 2003Cosita RicaDirector
• 1998Muchacho solitarioDirector
• 1993Amor de PapelCreator
• 1987Ifigenia, la películaCamera Operator
• 1986Colt Comando 5.56Director
• 1985Más allá del silencioDirector
• 1984ManslaughterDirector
• 1982CrabDirector of Photography
• 1982Resurrection SundayDirector
• 1979The Flock of AngelsCinematography
• 1979Bodas de PapelCinematography
• 1979Juan TopochoDirector
• 1978CarmenDirector of Photography
• 1977The Smoking FishDirector of Photography
• 1975Sacred and ObsceneCinematography
• 1974The Burning of JudasCamera Operator
• 1971Chévere o la victoria de WellingtonDirector of Photography
• —AgoniaWriter
• —Corpus ChristiDirector