Maurice Capovila

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

6

Gender

Male

Birthday

1936-01-16

Day of death

2021-05-29 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

Maurice Capovila

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

  • The Red Light Bandit

    The Red Light Bandit

  • Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz

    Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz

  • Candango: Memoirs from a Festival

    Candango: Memoirs from a Festival

  • The Good Cinema

    The Good Cinema

  • Audácia!

    Audácia!

  • The Awakening of the Beast

    The Awakening of the Beast