Edgar Brasil

Born: 1902-06-21

Birthplace: Hamburg, Germany

Biography

Edgar Brasil, born Edgar Hauschildt (June 21, 1902 – April 1, 1954) was a German-born Brazilian cinematographer. He worked on more than 50 productions during his career. Edgar Brasil's career focused primarily on studio cinema. Therefore, at each company he worked for, he encountered different resources and developed different types of cinema. While at Cinédia, he developed a style very similar to Hollywood, with elements and features of Art Deco cinema, moving toward classical cinematography. At Atlântida, due to technical limitations, Edgar had to make more basic and restrained films. It was at Vera Cruz and Kino Filmes that Brasil returned to studio work creatively, once again influenced by North American cinema, through expressionist lighting reminiscent of Hollywood film noir. (Wikipedia)

Known For

Terra Violenta
Limite
Também Somos Irmãos
É Fogo na Roupa
Tererê Não Resolve
Aviso aos Navegantes
Barnabé, You Are Mine
O Rei do Samba
A Voz do Carnaval
Minas Conspiracy

Top Movie Credits

Terra Violenta Director of Photography
Limite Lighting Director
Também Somos Irmãos Director of Photography
É Fogo na Roupa Director of Photography
Tererê Não Resolve Cinematography
Aviso aos Navegantes Director of Photography
Barnabé, You Are Mine Director of Photography
O Rei do Samba Director of Photography
A Voz do Carnaval Camera Operator
Minas Conspiracy Director of Photography