Glauber Rocha

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Biography

Glauber de Andrade Rocha (Vitória da Conquista, March 14, 1939 — Rio de Janeiro, August 22, 1981) was a Brazilian filmmaker, considered by critics, specialized journalists and the public as one of the biggest names in the history of Brazilian cinema. Revered as a revolutionary genius, he was one of the founders of the avant-garde Cinema Novo movement, and many of his works, such as Deus e o Diabo Na Terra do Sol, Terra em Transe and O Dragão da Maldade Contra o Santo Guerreiro, are often listed as some of the best Brazilian films of all time.

Career Overview

Glauber Rocha has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1959. Signature works include The Age of the Earth, Antonio das Mortes, Black God, White Devil. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
116
Birth Date
1939-03-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

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