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Glauber Rocha(1939-1981)

  • Director
  • Writer
  • Producer
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Glauber Rocha
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He studied Law. He also directed theatre pieces, wrote movie criticisms and took part in the creation and development of the 'cinema novo' movement in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, becoming its theoretical leader and first embassador in Europe. After "Barravento (1962)", a trilogy of films and "Antonio das Mortes (1969)" he won various international prizes. As he symbolized the feelings of the ideology of the May of 1968, he became very popular in Europe and America. But when he started to film in Africa and Spain his followers were distracted and this marked the beginning of the decline of his fame. Thus, he only made a couple of films of minor interest later on.
BornMarch 14, 1939
DiedAugust 22, 1981(42)
BornMarch 14, 1939
DiedAugust 22, 1981(42)
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  • Awards
    • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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Known for

Entranced Earth (1967)
Entranced Earth
7.3
  • Director
  • 1967
Ana Maria Magalhães in The Age of the Earth (1980)
The Age of the Earth
6.5
  • Director
  • 1980
Antonio das Mortes (1969)
Antonio das Mortes
7.0
  • Director
  • 1969
Black God, White Devil (1964)
Black God, White Devil
7.2
  • Director
  • 1964

Credits

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Director



  • Ana Maria Magalhães in The Age of the Earth (1980)
    The Age of the Earth
    6.5
    • Director
    • 1980
  • Abertura (1979)
    Abertura
    8.8
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Jorge Amado no Cinema (1979)
    Jorge Amado no Cinema
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1979
  • Di Cavalcanti (1977)
    Di Cavalcanti
    6.9
    Short
    • Director
    • 1977
  • As Armas e o Povo (1975)
    As Armas e o Povo
    7.5
    • Director (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • Claro (1975)
    Claro
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1975
  • História do Brasil (1973)
    História do Brasil
    7.5
    • Director
    • 1973
  • Câncer (1972)
    Câncer
    6.8
    • Director
    • 1972
  • Joel Barcellos in Tatu Bola (1971)
    Tatu Bola
    7.3
    • Director
    • 1971
  • The Lion Has Seven Heads (1970)
    The Lion Has Seven Heads
    6.3
    • Director
    • 1970
  • Cabezas cortadas (1970)
    Cabezas cortadas
    5.8
    • Director
    • 1970
  • Antonio das Mortes (1969)
    Antonio das Mortes
    7.0
    • Director
    • 1969
  • 1968 (1968)
    1968
    6.7
    Short
    • Director
    • 1968
  • Entranced Earth (1967)
    Entranced Earth
    7.3
    • Director
    • 1967
  • Maranhão 66 (1966)
    Maranhão 66
    7.4
    Short
    • Director
    • 1966

Writer



  • Ana Maria Magalhães in The Age of the Earth (1980)
    The Age of the Earth
    6.5
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1980
  • Claro (1975)
    Claro
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 1975
  • História do Brasil (1973)
    História do Brasil
    7.5
    • writer
    • 1973
  • Câncer (1972)
    Câncer
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 1972
  • The Lion Has Seven Heads (1970)
    The Lion Has Seven Heads
    6.3
    • Writer
    • 1970
  • Cabezas cortadas (1970)
    Cabezas cortadas
    5.8
    • written by
    • 1970
  • Antonio das Mortes (1969)
    Antonio das Mortes
    7.0
    • writer
    • 1969
  • Girl of Ipanema (1967)
    Girl of Ipanema
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 1967
  • Entranced Earth (1967)
    Entranced Earth
    7.3
    • Writer
    • 1967
  • Black God, White Devil (1964)
    Black God, White Devil
    7.2
    • Writer
    • 1964
  • The Turning Wind (1962)
    The Turning Wind
    7.1
    • Writer
    • 1962
  • Pátio (1959)
    Pátio
    5.9
    Short
    • writer
    • 1959

Producer



  • Ana Maria Magalhães in The Age of the Earth (1980)
    The Age of the Earth
    6.5
    • producer
    • 1980
  • Claro (1975)
    Claro
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1975
  • Câncer (1972)
    Câncer
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1972
  • Brasil Ano 2000 (1969)
    Brasil Ano 2000
    6.0
    • associate producer
    • 1969
  • Antonio das Mortes (1969)
    Antonio das Mortes
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1969
  • Entranced Earth (1967)
    Entranced Earth
    7.3
    • producer
    • 1967
  • Anecy Rocha in A Grande Cidade ou As Aventuras e Desventuras de Luzia e Seus 3 Amigos Chegados de Longe (1966)
    A Grande Cidade ou As Aventuras e Desventuras de Luzia e Seus 3 Amigos Chegados de Longe
    7.0
    • producer
    • 1966
  • Plantation Boy (1965)
    Plantation Boy
    7.1
    • producer
    • 1965
  • Black God, White Devil (1964)
    Black God, White Devil
    7.2
    • associate producer
    • 1964
  • Tocaia no Asfalto (1962)
    Tocaia no Asfalto
    7.7
    • coord. producer
    • 1962
  • Imagem da Terra E de Povo
    Short
    • producer
    • 1962
  • A Grande Feira (1961)
    A Grande Feira
    7.5
    • executive producer
    • 1961

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  • Born
    • March 14, 1939
    • Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
  • Died
    • August 22, 1981
    • Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil(pneumonia)
  • Spouses
      Helena IgnezJune 30, 1959 - 1961 (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Paloma Rocha
  • Relatives
    • João Rocha(Niece or Nephew)
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    • 1 Interview
    • 1 Article

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    Considered the greatest Brazilian director of all time.
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