Maurice Capovila (16 January 1936 – 29 May 2021) was a Brazilian

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and

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. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film ''

The Prophet of Hunger ''The Prophet of Hunger'' () is a 1970 Brazilian drama film directed by Maurice Capovila. It was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * José Mojica Marins - Fakir Ali Khan * Maurício do Valle - Lion Tamer * Julia Mi ...

'' was entered into the

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Filmography

Director

* ''

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'' (1968) * '' Bebel, Garota Propaganda'' (1968) * ''

'' (1970) * '' Noites de Iemanjá'' (1971) * '' Vozes do Medo'' (1972) * ''

The Night of the Scarecrow ''The Night of the Scarecrow'' () is a 1974 Brazilian drama film directed by Sérgio Ricardo. It was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 47th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.Margaret Herr ...

'' (1974) * ''

O Jogo da Vida ''O Jogo da Vida'' is a 1977 Brazilian drama film directed by Maurice Capovila. It is an adaptation of the short story ''Malagueta, Perus e Bacanaço'', by João Antônio Ferreira Filho, João Antônio. The film has as special guests the professi ...

'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1980) * '' Harmada'' (2003)

Actor

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The Red Light Bandit ''The Red Light Bandit'' () is a 1968 Brazilian crime film directed by Rogério Sganzerla, inspired by the crimes of the famous real-life robber João Acácio Pereira da Costa, nicknamed the "Red Light Bandit" (''Bandido da Luz Vermelha''). The ...

'' (1968) - Gangster *''O Ritual dos Sádicos'' (1970) *''Audácia'' (1970) - (final film role)

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* 1936 births 2021 deaths People from Valinhos Brazilian film directors Brazilian screenwriters Brazilian male screenwriters {{Brazil-film-director-stub