Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Personal Info

  • Known for

    Directing

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    1932-05-25

  • Day of Death

    1988-09-10 (56 years old)

  • Place of Birth

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade (Rio de Janeiro, May 25, 1932 – September 10, 1988) was a Brazilian filmmaker. He was a member of the Cinema Novo movement. Andrade is best known for his 1969 film Macunaíma, based loosely on the novel of the same title by Mário de Andrade. His 1962 documentary film Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.

Acting

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