Henfil

Born: 1944-02-05

Birthplace: Ribeirão das Neves, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Biography

Henrique de Souza Filho, universally known as Henfil (Ribeirão das Neves, February 5, 1944 – Rio de Janeiro, January 4, 1988), was an influential Brazilian cartoonist, comic strip artist, journalist, writer, and activist. Recognized for his acerbic, critical humor and deep engagement with Brazilian social and political issues, especially during the military dictatorship, Henfil left a lasting legacy in the country's culture and journalism.

Known For

ABC of a Strike
Cartas da Mãe
What are you Laughing At? Humour and Dictatorship
Três Irmãos de Sangue
O Evangelho Segundo Teotônio
Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
Reading Again Graúna
Henfil

Top Movie Credits

Três Irmãos de Sangue Self (archive footage)
Reading Again Graúna Self (archive footage)
Henfil Self (archive footage)