Alberto Isaac

Director, Writer, Actor, Producer

March 18, 1923 — January 9, 1998 (74 years)
Alberto Isaac (18 March 1923 – 9 January 1998) was a Mexican freestyle swimmer and later a film director and screenwriter. He competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics and the 1952 Summer Olympics.

In 1969, he directed the documentary film The Olympics in Mexico which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. In 1980 he was a member of the jury at the 30th Berlin International Film Festival. In 1987, he was a member of the jury at the 15th Moscow International Film Festival.

Known For

  • Mariana, Mariana
    Mariana, Mariana1987
  • The Olympics in Mexico
    The Olympics in Mexico1969
  • Tivoli
    Tivoli1975
  • Nest of Virgins
    Nest of Virgins1972
  • The World at Their Feet
    The World at Their Feet1970
  • The Devil's Visitations
    The Devil's Visitations1968
  • Cuartelazo
    Cuartelazo1977
  • The Nights of Paloma
    The Nights of Paloma1978
  • Fútbol México 70
    Fútbol México 701970
  • Tiempo de lobos
    Tiempo de lobos1982
  • ¡Pum!
    ¡Pum!1981