Luiz de Barros

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.

Filmografi

Ubirajara1919 · A Viuvinha1916 · Coração de Gaúcho1920 · A Capital Federal1923 · Quando Elas Querem1925 · Ele, Ela, Quem?1980 · Fuzileiro do Amor1956 · AlmiranteO Incrível Luiz de Barros1971 ·