
Luiz de Barros
Directing
- Born
- September 12, 1893 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- December 3, 1982 (age 89)
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.
Known for
Behind the camera55
- 1980Ele, Ela, Quem? Associate Producer, Editor, Director
- 1970Salário Mínimo Art Direction
- 1961Por um Céu de Liberdade Director
- 1959Here Come the Cadets Director
- 1958Com a Mão na Massa Director, Producer
- 1956Quem Sabe... Sabe! Director, Writer
- 1954Malandros em Quarta Dimensão Screenplay, Editor, Director
- 1952O Rei do Samba Screenplay, Director
- 1951Mud Angel Director, Writer, Editor, Set Decoration
- 1948











