Octavio Getino

Octavio Getino was an influential Argentine filmmaker and theorist, known for his work in the New Argentine Cinema movement. He co-directed the seminal film 'La hora de los hornos' alongside Pino Solanas, which critiqued the socio-political landscape of Argentina during the 1960s and 1970s. Getino's work often focused on the intersection of cinema and politics, advocating for a revolutionary approach to film as a medium for social change. His contributions to both film and film theory have left a lasting impact on Argentine and Latin American cinema.