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Eduardo Escorel
Eduardo Escorel de Morais (born 1945), most known as Eduardo Escorel, is a Brazilian film editor and director. He debuted as an editor on the Joaquim Pedro de Andrade's '' The Priest and the Girl'' (1965). With his first feature film, '' Lição de Amor'', he won the Best Director Award at the 1976 Gramado Film Festival. He was also awarded Best Director for his second film, '' Ato de Violência'', this time at the 1980 Brasília Film Festival. He won Best Editing Award for '' Guerra Conjugal'' and '' O Chamado de Deus'' at the 1974 and 2000 Brasília Film Festival respectively, and for '' Dois Perdidos numa Noite Suja'' at the 2002 Gramado Film Festival. Selected filmography *'' The Priest and the Girl'' (1965; editor, second unit director) *''My Home Is Copacabana'' (1965; actor) *''Entranced Earth'' (1967; editor) *''The Brave Warrior'' (1968; editor) *''Antonio das Mortes'' (1969; editor) *'' Macunaíma'' (1969; editor) *'' Cabezas cortadas'' (1970; editor) *'' The Seven Heade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
São Paulo
São Paulo (, ; Portuguese for 'Saint Paul') is the most populous city in Brazil, and is the capital of the state of São Paulo, the most populous and wealthiest Brazilian state, located in the country's Southeast Region. Listed by the GaWC as an alpha global city, São Paulo is the most populous city proper in the Americas, the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the world's 4th largest city proper by population. Additionally, São Paulo is the largest Portuguese-speaking city in the world. It exerts strong international influences in commerce, finance, arts and entertainment. The city's name honors the Apostle, Saint Paul of Tarsus. The city's metropolitan area, the Greater São Paulo, ranks as the most populous in Brazil and the 12th most populous on Earth. The process of conurbation between the metropolitan areas around the Greater São Paulo (Campinas, Santos, Jundiaí, Sorocaba and São José dos Campos) created the São Paulo Macrometr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Entranced Earth
''Entranced Earth'' ( pt, Terra em Transe , "World in a Trance", also called ''Land in Anguish'' or ''Earth Entranced'') is a 1967 Brazilian ''Cinema Novo'' drama film directed by Glauber Rocha. It was shot in Parque Lage and at the Municipal Theatre of Rio de Janeiro. The film is an allegory for the history of Brazil in the period 1960–1966. Plot The story is told in flashback by a writer who explains how he got into his present situation. He had been supporting a conservative party leader, but then decided to support the liberal candidate. The liberal wins the election, but soon reneges upon his campaign promises. The disillusioned writer decides to stay out of politics and resume his writing. Unfortunately, his girlfriend convinces him to try to talk the country's leader into pursuing a particular direction. The writer is soon shot. In the Republic of Eldorado, Paulo Martins is an idealist journalist and poet linked to the rising conservative politician and technocrat Por ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazilian Film Editors
Brazilian commonly refers to: * Something of, from or relating to Brazil * Brazilian Portuguese, the dialect of the Portuguese language used mostly in Brazil * Brazilians, the people (citizens) of Brazil, or of Brazilian descent Brazilian may also refer to: Sports * Brazilian football, see football in Brazil * Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a martial art and combat sport system *''The Brazilians'', a nickname for South African football association club Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. due to their soccer kits which resembles that of the Brazilian national team Other uses * Brazilian waxing, a style of Bikini waxing * Brazilian culture, describing the Culture of Brazil * "The Brazilian", a 1986 instrumental by Genesis * Brazilian barbecue, known as churrasco * Brazilian cuisine See also * ''Brasileiro ''Brasileiro'' is a 1992 album by Sérgio Mendes and other artists including Carlinhos Brown which won the 1993 Grammy Award for Best World Music Album. Track listing # "Fanfarra" (Carlinhos Brown) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brazilian Film Directors
Brazilian commonly refers to: * Something of, from or relating to Brazil * Brazilian Portuguese, the dialect of the Portuguese language used mostly in Brazil * Brazilians, the people (citizens) of Brazil, or of Brazilian descent Brazilian may also refer to: Sports * Brazilian football, see football in Brazil * Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a martial art and combat sport system *''The Brazilians'', a nickname for South African football association club Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. due to their soccer kits which resembles that of the Brazilian national team Other uses * Brazilian waxing, a style of Bikini waxing * Brazilian culture, describing the Culture of Brazil * "The Brazilian "The Brazilian" is an instrumental piece by the English band Genesis that concludes their 1986 album '' Invisible Touch''. The song features experimental sounds and effects. The band wrote two instrumental pieces for the album, this and "Do the N ...", a 1986 instrumental by Genesis * Brazilian barbecue, known a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1945 Births
1945 marked the end of World War II and the fall of Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan. It is also the only year in which Nuclear weapon, nuclear weapons Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, have been used in combat. Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 – WWII: ** Nazi Germany, Germany begins Operation Bodenplatte, an attempt by the ''Luftwaffe'' to cripple Allies of World War II, Allied air forces in the Low Countries. ** Chenogne massacre: German prisoners are allegedly killed by American forces near the village of Chenogne, Belgium. * January 6 – WWII: A German offensive recaptures Esztergom, Kingdom of Hungary (1920–1946), Hungary from the Russians. * January 12 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the Vistula–Oder Offensive in Eastern Europe, against the German Army (Wehrmacht), German Army. * January 13 – WWII: The Soviet Union begins the East Prussian Offensive, to eliminate German forces in East Pruss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paulo Moura - Alma Brasileira
''Paulo Moura - Alma Brasileira'' is a 2013 Brazilian documentary film directed by Eduardo Escorel about the clarinetist and saxophonist Paulo Moura Paulo Moura (15 July 1932 – 12 July 2010) was a Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist. Born in São José do Rio Preto, where his father was the maestro of a marching band and encouraged his son to train as a tailor, Paulo instead studied in t .... The documentary is based on over 40 years of videos and written records. It features 25 songs from the artist repertoire, while Paulo Moura himself gives more details about his musical life and the Brazilian music scene. References Brazilian biographical films Brazilian documentary films Documentary films about jazz music and musicians 2013 documentary films 2013 films 2010s Brazilian films {{2010s-Brazil-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Life Of Passion
''Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion'' ( pt, Villa-Lobos - Uma Vida de Paixão) is a 2000 Brazilian drama film directed by Zelito Viana. It was entered into the 22nd Moscow International Film Festival. It won the 2nd Grande Prêmio Cinema Brasil for Best Score, and the 5th Brazilian Film Festival of Miami for Best Art Direction. Its production started in 1997 as ''Villa Lobos - História de Uma Paixão''. Plot The film is a docudrama of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, portraying him at various ages. Cast * Antônio Fagundes as Heitor Villa-Lobos ** Marcos Palmeira as young Heitor Villa-Lobos * Letícia Spiller as Mindinha * Ana Beatriz Nogueira as Lucília * José Wilker as Donizetti * Marieta Severo as Noemia * Othon Bastos as Raul * Emílio de Melo as Arthur Rubinstein * Antonio Pitanga Antonio is a masculine given name of Etruscan origin deriving from the root name Antonius. It is a common name among Romance language-speaking populations as well as the Balkans and Luso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twenty Years Later
''Twenty Years Later'' ( pt, Cabra Marcado para Morrer, "A Man Marked for Death") is a 1984 Brazilian documentary film directed by Eduardo Coutinho. It originated in 1964 as a planned feature film about the life and death of João Pedro Teixeira, a leader of the Peasant leagues from Paraíba who was assassinated on the order of local landowners in 1962. But before it could be completed, production was interrupted by political developments, with some of the crew and cast arrested and their materials confiscated by the Brazilian military dictatorship. In 1984, Coutinho returned to the material, shooting new footage of some of the actors and crew. The resulting critically acclaimed documentary gained a cult following and Brazilian Film Critics Association selected it as one of the best Brazilian films of all time. Overview The original script told the story of João Pedro Teixeira, a peasant leader from Sapé, Paraíba, who was assassinated in 1962 on the order of local landowners ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
They Don't Wear Black-tie
''Eles Não Usam Black-tie'' (internationally released as ''They Don't Wear Black Tie'') is a 1981 Brazilian drama film directed by Leon Hirszman, based on Gianfrancesco Guarnieri's play of the same name. Plot The film revolves around a working-class family in São Paulo in 1980. Otávio, a syndicalist leader, and Romana are the parents of Tião, whose girlfriend, Maria, becomes pregnant. Fearing to be fired and thus unable to support his now fiancée, Tião does not participate on a strike, which starts a series of family conflicts. Cast * Gianfrancesco Guarnieri as Otávio * Fernanda Montenegro as Romana * Carlos Alberto Riccelli as Tião * Bete Mendes as Maria * Milton Gonçalves as Bráulio * Francisco Milani as Sartini * Lélia Abramo as Maria's mother * Fernando Ramos da Silva as Maria's brother Reception The film entered the competition at the 38th Venice International Film Festival, in which won the Special Jury Prize. It won the Best Film Award at the 3rd Havana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joanna Francesa
''Joanna Francesa'' is a 1973 French-Brazilian romantic drama film directed by Carlos Diegues and starring Jeanne Moreau, Eliezer Gomes and Carlos Kroeber. In the 1930s, Joanna, the owner of a brothel in São Paulo, goes to Alagoas and falls in love with a customer. Cast * Jeanne Moreau - Joanna * Eliezer Gomes - Gismundo * Carlos Kroeber - Aureliano * Ney Santanna - Honório * Tetê Maciel - Dorinha * Helber Rangel - Lianinho * Beto Leão - Ricardo * Lélia Abramo Lélia Abramo (February 8, 1911 – April 9, 2004) was an Italian-Brazilian actress and political activist. Biography Daughter of Italian immigrants, Abramo was born and died in São Paulo, but lived in Italy from 1938 to 1950, suffering throu ... - Olímpia * Leina Krespi - Das Dores * Pierre Cardin - Pierre References External links * 1973 romantic drama films 1973 films Brazilian romantic drama films Films directed by Carlos Diegues Films set in the 1930s French romantic drama films 1970s Po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Seven Headed Lion
''The Lion Has Seven Heads'' (original title:''Der Leone Have Sept Cabeças'') is a 1970 French-Italian-Brazilian film directed by Glauber Rocha. It was shot on location in Brazzaville, the Congo during the time Rocha was exiled. Plot In the late 1960s, a white preacher in Africa announces the world is due to end soon as he has captured an emissary of the devil. Rather than an emissary, the man is a Latin American revolutionary who supports the local liberation movement. The man escapes from the preacher and contacts a local liberation leader and offers him assistance in the local's fight against Imperialism. Cast * Rada Rassimov as Marlene * Giulio Brogi as Pablo * Gabriele Tinti as American Agent * Jean-Pierre Léaud as Preacher * Reinhard Kolldehoff as Governor * Aldo Bixio as Mercenary * Baiack as Zumbi * Hugo Carvana as Portuguese * Pascal N'Zonzi Pascal N'Zonzi (born 1 January 1951) is a French actor and stage director. Filmography Theater Dubbing References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabezas Cortadas
''Cabezas cortadas'' (English: ''Severed Heads'', sometimes translated as ''Cutting Heads''; Portuguese: ''Cabeças Cortadas''), is a 1970 Spanish-Brazilian film directed by Glauber Rocha. Cast *Pierre Clémenti *Francisco Rabal *Rosa Maria Penna *Luis Ciges *Emma Cohen *Marta May *Telesforo Sanchez *Victor Israel The name Victor or Viktor may refer to: * Victor (name), including a list of people with the given name, mononym, or surname Arts and entertainment Film * ''Victor'' (1951 film), a French drama film * ''Victor'' (1993 film), a French shor ... References External links * 1970 drama films 1970 films Brazilian drama films Films about dictators Films directed by Glauber Rocha Spanish drama films 1970s Spanish-language films 1970s Spanish films {{1970s-Spain-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
