Luiz de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, September 12th, 1893 — Rio de Janeiro, 1982) was a Brazilian filmmaker, producer, editor, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. He also worked in the theater as a set designer, producer, artistic director and playwright, besides serving as a decorator and artistic director is the famous concert in the Casino da Urca and Casino in Atlantic.
His career in film began in 1914, when he directed A Viuvinha. He directed the first Brazilian sound films, we've run out of those Suckers (1929), made with the synchronization technique he devised himself. From 1914 to the 1980's, he made about 250 films.
The life at the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras, with a cadet living remarkable moments during school times. ...
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In a séance, Menezes' great-great-grandfather is brought back to life in present day (1936), over a century after his death at age 26. A free-spirited womanizer, he starts causing all sorts of trouble for the wealthy, respectable family of his descendants ...
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A man is looking for a radio singer named "Dulcineia." For this, he goes through the biggest hassles and problems. The plot, in fact, is an excuse for the exhibition of the musical numbers of the greatest Brazilian Radio artists. ...
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A retrospective of Luiz de Barros's life in cinema, illustrated with photos of his first films, still silent. He talks about the creation of synchronization, a process he created to make films sound. Then, through a sequence, some scenes from his most famo ...
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