César Bolívar

Directing

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.