Luiz de Barros

Luiz de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, September 12th, 1893 — Rio de Janeiro, 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.

Born:

Sep 12, 1893 In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Movie/TV Credits:

2

First Appeared:

In the movie Fuzileiro do Amor 1956-04-24

Latest Project:

Movie O Incrível Luiz de Barros 1971-01-01