Glauber Rocha
Glauber de Andrade Rocha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈglawbeɾ d͡ʒi ɐ̃ˈdɾad͡ʒi ˈʁɔʃɐ]; 14 March 1939 – 22 August 1981), better known as Glauber Rocha, was a Brazilian movie director, actor and screenwriter. He was one of the most important movie directors of Brazilian cinema.
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| Born | 14 March 1939 |
| Died | 22 August 1981 (aged 42) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Cause of death | Sepsis caused by bronchopneumonia |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1959 – 1981 |
| Spouse(s) | Helena Ignez (1959-1961) |
| Awards | FIPRESCI: 1967 Entranced Earth Prix de la mise en scène: 1968 Antonio das Mortes Special Jury Prize for Best Short Film: 1977 Di |
His movies Black God, White Devil and Entranced Earth are thought to be one of the best Brazilian movies ever made.[1]
References
- ↑ Tose, Juliano. "contracampo – revista de cinema" (in português). Retrieved 2008-02-06.
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