Diego de la Texera

Nascimento : 1942-01-01, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Filmes

Broche de oro: Comienzos
Pablo
Rafael, Pablo and Anselmo meet at an elders’ home. Their friendship grows based on their sense of humor and will to live. Life at the home can be sad. With their typical wit, they recruit other residents, particularly three ladies nicknamed the Greeks. Together they challenge the home's rules of behavior and register into a sports contest for a juicy prize. Because there are no rules for growing old, Broche de oro: Beginnings celebrates life and reminds us to live it to the fullest until the end.
El albergue
Carlos
A cat, a shelter, and an asylum lead us to reflect on the decisions we take at different moments in our lives.
Yo soy un político
Carlos is an ex-con looking for a job where he earns a lot of money without having to work hard. After discussing it with his cellmate, they conclude that the only work to fit the description is to be politician in Puerto Rico. Carlos decides to run for Governor, like every politician always seeking for the best for his country, and of course, looking for what's best for him.
Beso de bala
Writer
Nicaragua, 1978: Lorena and Commandant Dario are lovers and members of a guerrilla squad fighting the Somoza dictatorship. They share one last kiss and face the battle.
Beso de bala
Director
Nicaragua, 1978: Lorena and Commandant Dario are lovers and members of a guerrilla squad fighting the Somoza dictatorship. They share one last kiss and face the battle.
Dad's Photo
Dad's Photo is a romantic drama about Margarita, a woman who lives in love with Mateo, her first and only boyfriend. Mateo disappeared when they were both 18 years old. Forty-five years later, he returns to the neighborhood, but not exactly looking for Margarita.
Broche de Oro
Pablo
Rafael, Elmo, and Pablo run away from the strict Catholic retirement home where they live with Carlos, Rafael's grandson, to embark on an adventure and prove life does not stop because of age.
Meteoro
Director
Nos anos 1960 o governo do presidente Juscelino Kubitschek construiu Brasília, a nova capital do país. Diversas equipes foram contratadas para construir a malha rodoviária, que ligariam a cidade ao restante do país. Entretanto, com o golpe militar a equipe que construía a radial Brasília / Fortaleza foi abandonada. Sem receber provisões, assistência e salários, seus integrantes fundaram Nova Holanda, um pequeno vilarejo localizado entre a Bahia e o Piauí.
Meteoro
Writer
Nos anos 1960 o governo do presidente Juscelino Kubitschek construiu Brasília, a nova capital do país. Diversas equipes foram contratadas para construir a malha rodoviária, que ligariam a cidade ao restante do país. Entretanto, com o golpe militar a equipe que construía a radial Brasília / Fortaleza foi abandonada. Sem receber provisões, assistência e salários, seus integrantes fundaram Nova Holanda, um pequeno vilarejo localizado entre a Bahia e o Piauí.
Capitão Ron, o Louco Lobo dos Mares
Man With Rifle
Quando o bem educado Martin Harvey descobre que herdou um iate antigo, ele decide levar sua família de férias para o Caribe para recuperar o navio. Ao chegar em uma pequena ilha e perceber que o navio está em péssima forma, Martin e sua família acabam com mais do que esperavam quando o malandro Capitão Ron aceita navegar o barco para Miami. Porém não demora muito para Ron colocar os Harvey em muitas dificuldades.
Cocolos y Rockeros
Cinematography
This documentary examines the musical tastes of Puerto Rico's youth. The terms "cocolos" refers to those who prefer salsa music, and "rockeros" to those who prefer rock music. Through interviews and an array of musical settings, the film explores the young people's feelings in a humorist yet serious manner, bringing to the forefront issues of biases and national identity inherent in this innocent yet very powerful form of social entertainment.
Las plumas del múcaro
Writer
Based on a Puerto Rican folk tale, the story begins when Mañito, an owl, is invited to a festival. Not feeling happy with the way he looks, Mañito borrows some bright colored feathers in order to attend.
Sandino
Writer
Narrative of a period of life (1926 - 1934) of the Nicaraguan revolutionary leader Sandino, who was known as "The general of free men."
What Happened to Santiago
Other
Santiago, a retired accountant, casually meets Angelina during one of his daily walks in Old San Juan. They soon become friends, even though she refuses to give out any personal information.
Tesoro
Writer
Three youngsters whose imaginations have run amok are hanging around an island searching for pirate treasure. Reality hits them in the face when some Haitians, trying to escape the terrible social and economic conditions in their country, land on the island.
Tesoro
Director
Three youngsters whose imaginations have run amok are hanging around an island searching for pirate treasure. Reality hits them in the face when some Haitians, trying to escape the terrible social and economic conditions in their country, land on the island.
Nicolás y los demás
Lighting Manager
Returning to Puerto Rico after living abroad for a long time, Paco, out of work, meets successful Nicolás, an old friend from his college years. Nicolás invites him to his house, where Paco meets a woman from his past.
Nicolás y los demás
Production Manager
Returning to Puerto Rico after living abroad for a long time, Paco, out of work, meets successful Nicolás, an old friend from his college years. Nicolás invites him to his house, where Paco meets a woman from his past.
Crónicas del Caribe
Writer
A witness from the Panama Canal tells how the discovery of America came about, through the voyages of Christopher Columbus, and the true historical consequences on Latin America and the Caribbean Islands.
El Salvador: The People Will Win
Director of Photography
The battle of El Salvador and its revolutionary history, from the time of the Spanish conquest and colonization, to the insurgency of the 80s, approached by a Puerto Rican filmmaker immersed in the conflict. Depicts a host of F.M.L.N. guerrillas marching forth from Monte Alzaco, the spiritual home of Salvadoran resistance.
El Salvador: The People Will Win
Writer
The battle of El Salvador and its revolutionary history, from the time of the Spanish conquest and colonization, to the insurgency of the 80s, approached by a Puerto Rican filmmaker immersed in the conflict. Depicts a host of F.M.L.N. guerrillas marching forth from Monte Alzaco, the spiritual home of Salvadoran resistance.
El Salvador: The People Will Win
Director
The battle of El Salvador and its revolutionary history, from the time of the Spanish conquest and colonization, to the insurgency of the 80s, approached by a Puerto Rican filmmaker immersed in the conflict. Depicts a host of F.M.L.N. guerrillas marching forth from Monte Alzaco, the spiritual home of Salvadoran resistance.
Vida y poesía de Julia de Burgos
Director of Photography
Aspects of the life and work of Julia of Burgos, first socialist poetess from Puerto Rico.
Maten al León
Location Manager
A pilot is called back to his homeland, the Latin American republic of Arepa, by the rich islanders to participate in a complot to kill the dictator known as El León (The Lion).
Culebra: The Beginning
Writer
Culebra, an island off Puerto Rico, is used by the USA as a target area for bombing practice with live ammunition. The documentary depicts the struggles of the people of Culebra as they take increasingly militant action to put a stop to the target practice bombing of the area.
Culebra: The Beginning
Director
Culebra, an island off Puerto Rico, is used by the USA as a target area for bombing practice with live ammunition. The documentary depicts the struggles of the people of Culebra as they take increasingly militant action to put a stop to the target practice bombing of the area.