Leon Hirszman

Born: 1937-11-22

Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Biography

Leon Hirszman (Rio de Janeiro, November 22, 1937 — Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1987) was a Brazilian filmmaker and one of the main exponents of the movement known as Cinema Novo. A member of the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), his work is marked by the influence of central Marxist theses in political debates in Latin America and by the politicized representation of the working class.

Known For

Faustão
Guarnieri
The Girl from Ipanema
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
They Don't Wear Black Tie
ABC of a Strike
Which Country is this?
No Reino das Mães - Adelina Gomes
Dunas do Barato
Cantos de Trabalho - Mutirão

Top Movie Credits

Faustão Executive Producer
Guarnieri Self (archive footage)
The Girl from Ipanema Producer
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self
They Don't Wear Black Tie Screenplay
ABC of a Strike Director
Which Country is this? Director
No Reino das Mães - Adelina Gomes Director
Dunas do Barato Self (archive footage)
Cantos de Trabalho - Mutirão Director