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Maurice Capovilla

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Maurice Capovila
Born(1936-01-16)16 January 1936
Valinhos, Brazil
Died29 May 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 85)
Occupation(s)Film director
Screenwriter
Years active1968–2003

Maurice Capovila (16 January 1936 – 29 May 2021)[1] was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.[2]

Filmography

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Director

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Actor

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  • The Red Light Bandit (1968) - Gangster
  • O Ritual dos Sádicos (1970)
  • Audácia (1970) - (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ "Morre no Rio o cineasta, diretor, roteirista, ator e produtor Maurice Capovilla, o 'Capô', aos 85 anos". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 30 May 2021.
  2. ^ "IMDB.com: Awards for The Prophet of Hunger". imdb.com. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
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