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Birthday
(Tuesday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Brazilian Portuguese, Portuguese
Spouses
Helena Ignez (1959-1961), Paula Gaitán
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < German
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Glauber Rocha: Brazilian film director, actor and writer (1939–1981).
Born (died at age 42).
Glauber Rocha has 12 credits in our database.
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Filmography (12)
The Age of the Earth
Director, Producer, Writer
Org
Film
Di Cavalcanti
Director
As Armas e o Povo
Director
Claro
Director, Writer
The Lion Has Seven Heads
Director, Writer
Cabezas cortadas
Director, Writer
Wind from the East
Film
O Dragão da Maldade Contra o Santo Guerreiro
Director, Producer, Writer
Entranced Earth
Director, Producer, Writer
AWARDS (1)
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Best Director Award
1969
WON
Biography
Glauber de Andrade Rocha (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɡlawbeʁ dʒi ɐ̃ˈdɾadʒi ˈʁɔʃɐ]; 14 March 1939 – 22 August 1981) was a Brazilian film director, actor and screenwriter. He was one of the most influential filmmaker of Brazilian cinema and a key figure of Cinema Novo. His films Black God, White Devil and Entranced Earth are often considered to be two of the greatest achievements in Brazilian cinematic history, being selected by Abraccine as, respectively, the second and fifth best Brazilian films of all-time. Rocha also the distinction of having the most films on Abraccine's list: 5 films. Rocha's film possess a staunch avant-garde and experimental nature, making of him a seminal figure of the new wave.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Glauber Rocha?
Glauber Rocha was born on and passed away on at the age of 42.
What movies or shows has Glauber Rocha been in?
Glauber Rocha has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Age of the Earth (1980), Org (1979), Di Cavalcanti (1977), As Armas e o Povo (1975), Claro (1975).
Where can I find more information about Glauber Rocha?
You can find more about Glauber Rocha on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
