Fausto Cabrera
Acting
Biography
Fausto Cabrera Díaz (Las Palmas, October 4, 1924 – Bogotá, October 10, 2016) was a Spanish film, theater, and television actor, theater director, writer, and poet who later became a Colombian citizen. He participated in the founding of Colombian television. For nine years, he was one of the first in-house directors of the National Television of Colombia, alongside Maestro Bernardo Romero Lozano. He was also director of the Chamber Theater, founder of Teatro El Búho and the Bogotá District Theater, and worked as both director and actor in various theater companies. His television, radio, poetry, and theater programs were widely recognized.
Known For
A group of tenants facing eviction due to a city renovation unite to fight back, but as they clash with the landlord and his ruthless attorney, they each transform into the opposite of who they once were.
The Strategy of the Snail
The teacher and the butcher of a small town in the tropical Andes, are both in love with the same woman (Miriam). They decide to duel for her. Everyone in town catch the notice, except of course for Miriam. The Mayor then decides to manipulate the event to make it political.
A Matter of Honour
Maqroll, Ilona, and Abdul all share a common dream: to sail the world in a tramp-steamer. But who could afford such a thing? Over the years they have become separated. Alone in Panama City, smuggler Maqroll is finding neither great success nor happiness — until the tropical rains come, bringing Ilona: friend, lover, and partner in crime. Abdul, in Morocco, has found a steamer to suit them. In Panama, Ilona and Maqroll begin a new scheme, in search of impossible wealth. But fate has further twists in store.
Ilona Arrives with the Rain
The whimsical and joyous parade of ridiculous events satirize the war that rages in Colombia right now and exposes the real spirit of those who inhabit such a beautiful country.
Time Out
After losing his father, being expelled from school and facing his mother's prohibitions, Luciano, a young student, decides to flee to the sea with his friend Daniel, showing his knowledge of hypnosis to the whole world.
The Great Sadini
A usurer nicknamed The Turk is killed. Mysteriously, everyone in the village had problems with him and anyone could have been his killer.