Octavio (film)

Octavio (film)
Octavio
Directed by José Antonio Torres
Produced by Carlos Hernández
Written by José Antonio Torres
Starring Octavio Ocampo
María Luisa "La China" Mendoza
Music by Mexicanto
Cinematography Erik Mariñelarena
Editing by Erik Mariñelarena
Country Mexico
Language Spanish

Octavio: The metamorphic history of Octavio Ocampo is a film biopic about the famous Mexican artist Octavio Ocampo, its release is announced for the fall of 2011 in Mexico. The film is directed by Mexican director José Antonio Torres (which was her debut film) and produced by E Corp and Inukshuk Films.

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Plot

The film is a documentary that captures the family roots, cultural and academic that became Octavio Ocampo in one of the most recognized Mexican artists worldwide. For the first time, the artist opens the doors of his house to have contact with their parents and siblings (everybody share artistic roots), his first drawings, anecdotal stories of her artistic godmother Maria Luisa "La China" Mendoza and his workshop where he made most of his work.

Cast

  • Octavio Ocampo, painter and creator of the painting style called "metamorphic".
  • Rafael Ángel Ocampo, Octavio's father.
  • Octaviana González, Octavio's mather.
  • Eduardo Ocampo, Octavio's brother.
  • Gregorio Ocampo, Octavio's brother.
  • María Luisa "La China" Mendoza, Mexican journalist and writer.

Production Notes

The documentary uses footage shot over 5 years, exposing the artist's life in a way that has never been done, documenting video for the first time in his work, life and art from his inner circle. It also offers access to personal catalog of Ocampo, as well as a host of celebrities who have lived with him throughout his career and training.

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