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Portuguese
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♋ Cancer
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José Fonseca e Costa: Portuguese filmmaker (1933–2015).
Born (died at age 82).
José Fonseca e Costa has 12 credits in our database.
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Filmography (12)
Axilas
Director, Writer
Viúva Rica Solteira Não Fica
Director
The Fascination
Director
Five Days, Five Nights
Director
Napoleon and Eu...
Napoleon and Europe
Director
A Mulher Do Proximo
Director
A Balada de Praia do Cães
Director
No Trace of Sin
Director
Quilas, the Bad of the Picture
Director, Writer
As Armas e o Povo
Director
Biography
José Fonseca e Costa, GCIH (27 June 1933 – 1 November 2015) was a Portuguese film director. He was one of the founders of the Portuguese Cinema Novo. Born in Angola, Costa worked as an assistant to Michelangelo Antonioni before becoming one of the leaders of Portugal's 'Young Cinema' in the 1960s.
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How old was José Fonseca e Costa?
José Fonseca e Costa was born on and passed away on at the age of 82.
What movies or shows has José Fonseca e Costa been in?
José Fonseca e Costa has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Axilas (2016), Viúva Rica Solteira Não Fica (2006), The Fascination (2003), Five Days, Five Nights (1996), Napoleon and Europe (1990).
Where can I find more information about José Fonseca e Costa?
You can find more about José Fonseca e Costa on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
