Luiz de Barros

Luiz de Barros

Known for
Directing
Born
September 12, 1893
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died
December 3, 1982

Biography

Luiz de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, September 12th, 1893 — Rio de Janeiro, December 3rd, 1982) was a Brazilian filmmaker, producer, actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. He also worked in the theater as a set designer, producer, artistic director and a playwright, besides serving as a decorator and artistic director for famous shows of the Cassino da Urca and Cassino Atlântico.

His career in film began in 1914, when he directed A Viuvinha. He directed the first Brazilian sound film, Acabaram-se os Otários (1929), made with a synchronization technique he devised himself. From 1914 to 1980, he made about 250 films.

Movies with Luiz de Barros

Movies directed by Luiz de Barros

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