Actor

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Directing1932Rio 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.

Details

Known for: Directing
Born: May 25, 1932
Age: 56
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gender: Male
Died: September 10, 1988
Also known as: Unknown