Miguel Faria Jr.

Last updated

Miguel Faria Jr.
Born (1944-09-28) 28 September 1944 (age 77)
OccupationFilm director, screenwriter
Years active1969-2005

Miguel Faria Jr. (born 28 September 1944) is a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. [1] [2] He directed 13 films between 1969 and 2005.

Contents

Selected filmography

Related Research Articles

Vinicius de Moraes Brazilian poet, lyricist

Marcus Vinícius da Cruz e Mello Moraes, also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha, was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright. Along with frequent collaborator Antônio Carlos Jobim, his lyrics and compositions were part of the birth of bossa nova music. He recorded several albums and also served as a diplomat.

Cláudia Abreu Brazilian actress

Cláudia Abreu Fonseca is a Brazilian actress. She is married to the Brazilian filmmaker José Henrique Fonseca.

<i>A Samba for Sherlock</i> 2001 film by Miguel Faria, Jr.

O Xangô de Baker Street is 2001 Brazilian-Portuguese film directed by Miguel Faria, Jr., based on the novel of the same name by Jô Soares. The film was first announced in 1996, but filming only started on September 1998 in Porto, Portugal, lasting until 1999.

Bismarck Barreto Faria, better known as Bismarck is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santarém, Brazil Catholic ecclesiastical territory

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santarém is a Latin Church metropolitan archdiocese in northern Brazil. It was a suffragan diocese in the ecclesiastical province of Belém do Pará until 6 November 2019.

Roberto Farias Brazilian film director

Roberto Farias was a Brazilian film director, producer and screenwriter. He directed 15 films during his career. His 1982 film Pra Frente, Brasil was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival. Farias' brother Reginaldo Faria is also a film director and actor.

<i>Pra Frente, Brasil</i> 1982 film directed by Roberto Farias

Pra Frente, Brasil is a 1982 Brazilian drama film directed, written and produced by Roberto Farias. It tells the fictional story of a man mistakenly arrested by a group linked to the military dictatorship during the 1970 FIFA World Cup.

<i>Mortal Sin</i> (film) 1970 film

Mortal Sin is a 1970 Brazilian drama film directed by Miguel Faria Jr. The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 43rd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

<i>Pra Quem Fica, Tchau</i> 1971 film

Pra Quem Fica, Tchau is a 1971 Brazilian comedy film directed by and starring Reginaldo Faria. The film was selected as the Brazilian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 44th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.

Reginaldo Faria Brazilian actor

Reginaldo Faria is a Brazilian actor and film director. He has appeared in more than 60 films and television shows since 1952. Faria's brother Roberto Farias is also a film director and screenwriter.

Miguel Paludo Brazilian racing driver

Miguel Paludo is a Brazilian professional racing driver who competes full-time in the Porsche GT3 Carrera Cup Series as well as part-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 88 Chevrolet Camaro for JR Motorsports. Paludo formerly competed in NASCAR full-time in the Camping World Truck Series, driving for Red Horse Racing and Turner Scott Motorsports. He has won four championships in the Porsche GT3 Cup Series, with three in the Carrera Cup and the other (2017) in the Endurance Series.

Miguel A. Faria Jr.

Miguel A. Faria Jr. is an associate editor-in-chief in socioeconomics, politics, medicine, and world affairs of Surgical Neurology International from 2012–present, before that a member of the editorial board of Surgical Neurology from 2004 to 2010. He is a retired neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, medical editor and author, medical historian and medical ethicist, public health critic, and advocate for the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

1943 in Brazil

Events in the year 1943 in Brazil.

<i>Lucio Flavio</i> (film) 1977 film directed by Héctor Babenco

Lucio Flavio is a 1977 Brazilian film directed by Héctor Babenco based on the book of the same name by José Louzeiro, who co-wrote the screenplay. It stars Reginaldo Faria as Lúcio Flávio, a famous bandit in Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s. Babenco did not want to limit the story to Lúcio Flávio, and stated it was also a film about Esquadrão da Morte, a death squad from the 1960s.

1957 in Brazil

Events in the year 1957 in Brazil.

<i>Caminho das Índias</i> Brazilian telenovela by Glória Perez

Caminho das Índias is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Rede Globo. It ran from 19 January to 11 September 2009. Caminho das Índias is a story of contrasts which examines the differences in beliefs and values of the Eastern and Western world.

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória is a 1997 Brazilian comedy-drama film directed by Buza Ferraz and Luiz Carlos Lacerda.

Anjos do Arrabalde is a 1987 Brazilian drama film directed by Carlos Reichenbach.

A Samba for Sherlock is a novel by Brazilian comedian, writer and television presenter Jô Soares.

References

  1. "O Xango de Baker Street". festicinehuelva. Retrieved 27 November 2011.
  2. "Cinema of Brazil in London". cinemaofbrazilfestival. Retrieved 27 November 2011.