
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.
movieTango Bar
2024 · Director of Photography
movieUn País Llamado El Pez que Fuma
2021
Muerte en Alto Contraste
2010 · Director, Screenplay, Camera Operator, Producer
La mujer perfecta
2010 · Director
tvCiudad Bendita
2006 · Creator
tvCosita Rica
2003 · Director
movieMuchacho solitario
1998 · Director, Writer
Amor de Papel
1993 · Creator
movieIfigenia, la película
1987 · Camera Operator, Cinematography
Colt Comando 5.56
1986 · Director
movieMás allá del silencio
1985 · Director, Screenplay
movieManslaughter
1984 · Director, Screenplay, Director of Photography, Editor
movieCrab
1982 · Director of Photography
movieResurrection Sunday
1982 · Director
movieThe Flock of Angels
1979 · Cinematography
movieBodas de Papel
1979 · Cinematography
movieJuan Topocho
1979 · Director
movieCarmen
1978 · Director of Photography
movieThe Smoking Fish
1977 · Director of Photography
movieSacred and Obscene
1975 · Cinematography
movieThe Burning of Judas
1974 · Camera Operator
movieChévere o la victoria de Wellington
1971 · Director of Photography, Editor
Agonia
— · Writer
Corpus Christi
— · Director