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

Guarnieri
Faustão
The Girl from Ipanema
Cantos de Trabalho - Cana de Açúcar
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Which Country is this?
The Deceased
They Don't Wear Black Tie
Bahia de Todos os Sambas
ABC of a Strike

Top Movie Credits

Guarnieri Self (archive footage)
Faustão Executive Producer
Bahia de Todos os Sambas Associate Producer