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Maurice Capovila
Directing

Maurice Capovila

Born 1936-01-16
Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil
Department: Directing

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

Prominent works featuring Maurice Capovila

O Todo Poderoso
TV
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O Todo Poderoso

1979
TMDB4.5
The Red Light Bandit
Movie
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The Red Light Bandit

1968
TMDB3.9
The Awakening of the Beast
Movie
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The Awakening of the Beast

1970
TMDB2.8
Audácia!
Movie
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Audácia!

1970
TMDB3.8
Lance Maior
Movie
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Lance Maior

1968
TMDB2.5
Viramundo
Movie
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Viramundo

1965
TMDB4.3
The Prophet of Hunger
Movie
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The Prophet of Hunger

1970
TMDB3.4
The Night of the Scarecrow
Movie
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The Night of the Scarecrow

1974
TMDB3.3
Harmada
Movie
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Harmada

2003
TMDB2.4
Subterrâneos do Futebol
Movie
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Subterrâneos do Futebol

1965
TMDB4.3

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (36 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Good CinemaThe Good CinemaSelfMovie2021
Candango: Memoirs from a FestivalCandango: Memoirs from a FestivalSelfMovie2020
Nervos de AçoNervos de AçoDirectorMovie2016
Nervos de AçoNervos de AçoWriterMovie2016
Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da LuzMr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da LuzSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
HarmadaHarmadaDirectorMovie2003
HarmadaHarmadaWriterMovie2003
Bububu no BobobóBububu no BobobóWriterMovie1980
O Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro MeninoO Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro MeninoDirectorMovie1980
O Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro MeninoO Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro MeninoWriterMovie1980
Crônica À Beira do RioCrônica À Beira do RioDirectorMovie1980
O Todo PoderosoO Todo PoderosoDirectorTV Series1979
O Jogo da VidaO Jogo da VidaDirectorMovie1977
O Jogo da VidaO Jogo da VidaWriterMovie1977
O Último Dia de LampiãoO Último Dia de LampiãoDirectorMovie1975
O Último Dia de LampiãoO Último Dia de LampiãoScreenplayMovie1975
The Night of the ScarecrowThe Night of the ScarecrowStoryMovie1974
Bahia de Todos os SantosBahia de Todos os SantosDirectorMovie1974
Itinerário de NiemeyerItinerário de NiemeyerSoundMovie1973
Vozes do MedoVozes do MedoDirectorMovie1972
Do sertão ao beco da LapaDo sertão ao beco da LapaDirectorMovie1972
The Nights of IemanjáThe Nights of IemanjáDirectorMovie1971
The Awakening of the BeastThe Awakening of the BeastSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Audácia!Audácia!Self / AppearanceMovie1970
The Prophet of HungerThe Prophet of HungerDirectorMovie1970
The Prophet of HungerThe Prophet of HungerWriterMovie1970
True BrazilTrue BrazilDirectorMovie1968
The Red Light BanditThe Red Light BanditGangsterMovie1968
Lance MaiorLance MaiorAssociate ProducerMovie1968
Bebel, Garota PropagandaBebel, Garota PropagandaDirectorMovie1967
Bebel, Garota PropagandaBebel, Garota PropagandaWriterMovie1967
ViramundoViramundoSound RecordistMovie1965
Subterrâneos do FutebolSubterrâneos do FutebolDirectorMovie1965
Nossa Escola de SambaNossa Escola de SambaSound RecordistMovie1965
Vila da BarcaVila da BarcaEditorMovie1964
Gal Costa Especial - ProfanaGal Costa Especial - ProfanaDirectorMovie—