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Alberto Cavalcanti
A visionary Brazilian film director, Cavalcanti defies artistic and cultural boundaries to leave an indelible mark on global cinema through his bold, innovative storytelling.
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- Producer
- Writer
In short · Directed for seven decades — 57 credits.
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Biography
Alberto de Almeida Cavalcanti was a Brazilian-born film director and producer, frequently credited under the name "Cavalcanti." He was known for his contributions to cinema, working across various genres and styles, often blending artistic vision with narrative depth. Cavalcanti's career spanned several decades, during which he directed and produced a range of films that showcased his versatility and creative insight. His work remains recognized for its technical and artistic merit, reflecting his significant impact on the film industry.
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The Monster of Highgate Ponds(1961)
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Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti(1960)
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Venetian Honeymoon(1959)
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Die Windrose(1957)
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A Real Woman(1954)
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Song of the Sea(1953)
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Simon the One-Eyed(1952)
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Caiçara(1950)
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For Them That Trespass(1949)
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Affairs of a Rogue(1948)
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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby(1947)
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I Became a Criminal(1947)
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Dead of Night(1945)
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Champagne Charlie(1944)
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FilmFilm and Reality(1942)
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Went the Day Well?(1942)
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Yellow Caesar(1941)
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Mony a Pickle(1938)
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FilmWho Writes to Switzerland(1937)
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FilmThe Line to Tschierva Hut(1937)
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FilmMessage from Geneva(1936)
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FilmNew Rates(1934)
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Coralie and Company(1934)
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FilmPlaisirs défendus(1933)
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FilmLe mari garçon(1933)
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Le truc du Brésilien(1932)
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FilmDans une île perdue(1931)
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FilmLes vacances du diable(1931)
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À mi-chemin du ciel(1931)
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Writer
2 credits
Actor
1 credit
Producer
6 credits
Editor
2 credits
Designer
3 credits
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- He Stands in the Desert Counting the Seconds of His LifeSelf · 1986
- Um Homem e o CinemaSelf · 1977
- GriersonSelf · 1973
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