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Glauber Rocha

Glauber Rocha

Director & actor · born 14 March 1939 · Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

Glauber de Andrade Rocha (Vitória da Conquista, March 14, 1939 — Rio de Janeiro, August 22, 1981) was a Brazilian filmmaker, considered by critics, specialized journalists and the public as one of the biggest names in the history of Brazilian cinema. Revered as a revolutionary genius, he was one of the founders of the avant-garde Cinema Novo movement, and many of his works, such as Deus e o Diabo Na Terra do Sol, Terra em Transe and O Dragão da Maldade Contra o Santo Guerreiro, are often listed as some of the best Brazilian films of all time.

Where to start: Simon of the Desert (1965).

As director 20

As actor 41

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Glauber Rocha movie?

By viewer score, Simon of the Desert (1965) at 7.6/10.

What are Glauber Rocha’s most popular movies?

Simon of the Desert, Black God, White Devil, Entranced Earth.

How many movies has Glauber Rocha made?

61 films on TMDB, 20 as director, 41 as actor.

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