Maurice Capovila

Born: 1936-01-16

Birthplace: Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

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.

Known For

The Awakening of the Beast
The Night of the Scarecrow
The Red Light Bandit
Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Harmada
O Jogo da Vida
True Brazil
Crônica À Beira do Rio
Bebel, Garota Propaganda
The Good Cinema

Top Movie Credits

Harmada Writer
True Brazil Director