Leon Hirszman

Born: 1937-11-22

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Leon Hirszman (Rio de Janeiro, November 22, 1937 — Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1987) was a Brazilian filmmaker and one of the main exponents of the movement known as Cinema Novo. A member of the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), his work is marked by the influence of central Marxist theses in political debates in Latin America and by the politicized representation of the working class.

Known For

Cinema Novo
The Deceased
The Girl from Ipanema
Which Country is this?
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Saint Bernard
ABC of a Strike
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Cantos de Trabalho - Cana de Açúcar

Top Movie Credits

Cinema Novo Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião Self (archive footage)