José Castillo

Acting

José Castillo

Born 1922-07-31 · Caracas, Venezuela

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.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Safari poster
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A trip to Safari Carabobo, in Venezuela, animated by José Castillo.

Safari

1995

La cucarachita poster
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An adaptation of the tale by Antonio Arráiz.

La cucarachita

1987

Fiesta poster
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A celebration of Venezuelan folklore by experimental animation filmmaker José Castillo.

Fiesta

2001

No artwork available
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An approximation to Venezuelan kinetic artists Jesús Soto and Carlos Cruz-Diez.

Cinético I

2000

La cueva poster
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Conejín (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

Kimono poster
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An exploration of Japanese culture by experimental animation artist José Castillo.

Kimono

1992

No artwork available
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An adaptation of Juan Ramón Jiménez “Platero y yo”, by experimental animation artist José Castillo.

Platero

2001

Conejín poster
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Experimental animation film about the adventures of a little bunny.

Conejín

1975

No artwork available
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An approximation to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by experimental animation artist José Castillo.

La hormiga de Hiroshima

1985

No artwork available
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And experimental animation film by José Castillo.

Natura

2001

No artwork available
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An approximation to Venezuelan kinetic artists Jesús Soto and Carlos Cruz-Diez

Cinético II

2000

La princesa y el guisante poster
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Experimental animation film based on Prinsessen paa Ærte by Hans Christian Andersen.

La princesa y el guisante

1993

No artwork available
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Experimental animation film by José Castillo.

El cerro de los elfos

1982

No artwork available
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Experimental animation film by José Castillo.

Miruroa, mi amor

1996

La serpiente emplumada poster
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An experimental animation film about ancient Mesoamerica.

La serpiente emplumada

1995