Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Born: 1932-05-25

Birthplace: 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.

Known For

Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais
Tropical Paths
Erotic Stories
Macunaima
A Petrobrás prepara o seu pessoal técnico
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Rebelião em Vila Rica
Depois do Transe
O Aleijadinho
The Poet of the Castle

Top Movie Credits

Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais Himself (archive footage)
Tropical Paths Writer
Erotic Stories Director
Macunaima Producer
A Petrobrás prepara o seu pessoal técnico Assistant Director
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Director
Rebelião em Vila Rica Assistant Director
Depois do Transe Self
O Aleijadinho Director
The Poet of the Castle Screenplay