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Maurice Capovila

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Maurice Capovila

Born
Died
(aged 85)
Birthplace
Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil
Credits
29 titles

Biography

Maurice Capovilla (Valinhos, January 16, 1936 — Rio de Janeiro, May 29, 2021) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.

Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 6

YearTitleRole
2021 The Good Cinema Film Self
2020 Candango: Memoirs from a Festival Film Self
2012 Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz Film
1970 The Awakening of the Beast Film
1970 Audácia! Film
1968 The Red Light Bandit Film Gangster

Crew credits 23

YearTitleJob
TBA Gal Costa Especial - Profana Film Director
2016 Nervos de Aço Film Director, Writer
2003 Harmada Film Director, Writer
1980 Bububu no Bobobó Film Writer
1980 O Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro Menino Film Director, Writer
1980 Crônica À Beira do Rio Film Director
1979 O Todo Poderoso TV Director (174 ep)
1977 O Jogo da Vida Film Director, Writer
1975 O Último Dia de Lampião Film Director, Screenplay
1974 The Night of the Scarecrow Film Story
1974 Bahia de Todos os Santos Film Director
1973 Itinerário de Niemeyer Film Sound
1972 Vozes do Medo Film Director
1972 Do sertão ao beco da Lapa Film Director
1971 The Nights of Iemanjá Film Director
1970 The Prophet of Hunger Film Director, Writer
1968 True Brazil Film Director
1968 Lance Maior Film Associate Producer
1967 Bebel, Garota Propaganda Film Director, Writer
1965 Viramundo Film Sound Recordist
1965 Subterrâneos do Futebol Film Director
1965 Nossa Escola de Samba Film Sound Recordist
1964 Vila da Barca Film Editor
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