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Walter Lima Jr.

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Walter Lima Jr.
Walter Lima Jr. was born on 26 November 1938 in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is a director and writer, known for The Oyster and the Wind (1997), Os Desafinados (2008) and Plantation Boy (1965). He was previously married to Telma Costa and Anecy Rocha.
BornNovember 26, 1938
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BornNovember 26, 1938
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    • Awards
      • 18 wins & 9 nominations total

    Known for

    The Oyster and the Wind (1997)
    The Oyster and the Wind
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1997
    Os Desafinados (2008)
    Os Desafinados
    6.1
    • Director
    • 2008
    Plantation Boy (1965)
    Plantation Boy
    7.1
    • Director
    • 1965
    A Lira do Delírio (1978)
    A Lira do Delírio
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1978

    Credits

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    Director

    • A Despedida (2020)
      A Despedida
      Short
      • supervising director
      • 2020
    • Carol Pita in O Despertar de Anita (2020)
      O Despertar de Anita
      Short
      • Director (directing supervisor)
      • 2020
    • Virginia Cavendish in Through the Shadow (2015)
      Through the Shadow
      5.0
      • Director
      • 2015
    • MPB de Câmara - A Canção Brasileira
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Os Desafinados (2008)
      Os Desafinados
      6.1
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Thomaz Farkas, Brasileiro (2003)
      Thomaz Farkas, Brasileiro
      Short
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Ornella Muti in Favorite Son (2001)
      Favorite Son
      5.0
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Santo da Casa (1999)
      Santo da Casa
      5.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Fockers' Wars (1999)
      Fockers' Wars
      4.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999
    • The Oyster and the Wind (1997)
      The Oyster and the Wind
      7.2
      • Director
      • 1997
    • O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco (1996)
      O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco
      5.8
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Meu Marido
      3.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1991
    • Dizzy Gillespie in Dizzy Gillespie in Jazz Plaza 90 (1990)
      Dizzy Gillespie in Jazz Plaza 90
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 1990
    • Capitães da Areia (1989)
      Capitães da Areia
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 1989
    • The Dolphin (1987)
      The Dolphin
      6.0
      • Director
      • 1987

    Writer

    • Virginia Cavendish in Through the Shadow (2015)
      Through the Shadow
      5.0
      • writer
      • 2015
    • Os Desafinados (2008)
      Os Desafinados
      6.1
      • screenplay & story
      • 2008
    • Thomaz Farkas, Brasileiro (2003)
      Thomaz Farkas, Brasileiro
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2003
    • The Oyster and the Wind (1997)
      The Oyster and the Wind
      7.2
      • Writer
      • 1997
    • O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco (1996)
      O Monge e a Filha do Carrasco
      5.8
      • Writer
      • 1996
    • Rio's Love Song (1994)
      Rio's Love Song
      6.4
      • Writer (segment "Você é Linda")
      • 1994
    • Meu Marido
      3.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 1991
    • Capitães da Areia (1989)
      Capitães da Areia
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • writer
      • 1989
    • The Dolphin (1987)
      The Dolphin
      6.0
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • Sonho Sem Fim (1986)
      Sonho Sem Fim
      6.8
      • Writer
      • 1986
    • Chico Rei (1985)
      Chico Rei
      6.6
      • Writer
      • 1985
    • Innocence (1983)
      Innocence
      6.7
      • writer
      • 1983
    • Joana Angélica (1979)
      Joana Angélica
      7.2
      • writer
      • 1979
    • A Lira do Delírio (1978)
      A Lira do Delírio
      7.2
      • writer
      • 1978
    • Conversa com Cascudo (1977)
      Conversa com Cascudo
      Short
      • Writer
      • 1977

    Editor

    • Capitães da Areia (1989)
      Capitães da Areia
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Editor
      • 1989
    • Chico Rei (1985)
      Chico Rei
      6.6
      • Editor
      • 1985
    • Joana Angélica (1979)
      Joana Angélica
      7.2
      • Editor
      • 1979
    • Matei Por Amor
      • Editor
      • 1971
    • O Tempo e o Som (1970)
      O Tempo e o Som
      6.8
      Short
      • Editor
      • 1970

    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Walter Lima Jr
    • Born
      • November 26, 1938
      • Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Spouses
        Telma Costa1978 - 1989 (1 child)
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      • 1 Interview

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      Graduated in Law (1962).

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