Acting
José Castillo
Born — Died
1922-07-31 — 2018-06-14
Place of birth
Caracas, Venezuela
Known for
Acting
Credits
16 titles
José Enrique Castillo (Caracas, Venezuela, July 31, 1922 - June 14, 2018), known as Castillito, was a pioneer of experimental animation cinema in Venezuela. He dedicated his life to the creation of animated short films, using artisanal and avant-garde methods that earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.
Known for
NRA celebration of Venezuelan folklore by experimental animation filmmaker José Castillo.
Fiesta
2001
NRA trip to Safari Carabobo, in Venezuela, animated by José Castillo.
Safari
1995
10.0Through this documentary work, we gain access to the creative intimacy of José Castillo, unequivocally one of the forerunners of animated cinema in Venezuela. With its original and poetic artisan style, it overcomes the frontiers of conventional filmmaking, to build a unique, original and unforgettable work.
Los sueños de José Castillo
2011
An approximation to Venezuelan kinetic artists Jesús Soto and Carlos Cruz-Diez.
Cinético I
2000
An adaptation of Juan Ramón Jiménez “Platero y yo”, by experimental animation artist José Castillo.
Platero
2001
NRConejín (Little Bunny) sets off on a journey with a friend to the mysterious Guácharo Cave, unaware that mythical creatures dwell within its depths. As they explore the cavern, they uncover ancient secrets and embark on an adventure that will test their courage and friendship.
La cueva
1985
Film credits
Behind the camera
NRA celebration of Venezuelan folklore by experimental animation filmmaker José Castillo.
Fiesta
2001
NRA trip to Safari Carabobo, in Venezuela, animated by José Castillo.
Safari
1995
An approximation to Venezuelan kinetic artists Jesús Soto and Carlos Cruz-Diez.
Cinético I
2000
An adaptation of Juan Ramón Jiménez “Platero y yo”, by experimental animation artist José Castillo.
Platero
2001
NRConejín (Little Bunny) sets off on a journey with a friend to the mysterious Guácharo Cave, unaware that mythical creatures dwell within its depths. As they explore the cavern, they uncover ancient secrets and embark on an adventure that will test their courage and friendship.
La cueva
1985
NRAn exploration of Japanese culture by experimental animation artist José Castillo.
Kimono
1992
NRAn adaptation of the tale by Antonio Arráiz.
La cucarachita
1987
An approximation to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by experimental animation artist José Castillo.
La hormiga de Hiroshima
1985
NRExperimental animation film about the adventures of a little bunny.
Conejín
1975
Experimental animation film by José Castillo.
El cerro de los elfos
1982
And experimental animation film by José Castillo.
Natura
2001
An approximation to Venezuelan kinetic artists Jesús Soto and Carlos Cruz-Diez
Cinético II
2000
NRExperimental animation film based on Prinsessen paa Ærte by Hans Christian Andersen.
La princesa y el guisante
1993
Experimental animation film by José Castillo.
Miruroa, mi amor
1996
NRAn experimental animation film about ancient Mesoamerica.
La serpiente emplumada
1995