A portrait of Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Directing

Born

May 25, 1932

Place of Birth

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Deceased

September 10, 1988

Biography

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade (Rio de Janeiro, May 25, 1932 – September 10, 1988) was a Brazilian filmmaker. He was a member of the Cinema Novo movement. Andrade is best known for his 1969 film Macunaíma, based loosely on the novel of the same title by Mário de Andrade. His 1962 documentary film Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.

The Filmography

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