Luiz de Barros
Biography
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 & Full Filmography8 Titles
Movie - 1925, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Clarinda is the adopted daughter of Alberto da Silva, an industrialist facing a crisis due to excess inventory. Benedito Silveira, a representative of a European firm interested in Alberto's products, flirted with Clarinda, despite being relatively old. If Clarinda's heart belonged to him, the problem of the accumulated inventory would be solved. However, Clarinda either didn't want to, or couldn't understand, Benedito's romantic intentions. She spent her time outings with Laura, a highly experienced aviator and her childhood friend. The factory's growing crisis forced the shareholders to meet frequently. Employee layoffs were inevitable. Antonio Martins was a young shareholder who spent most of his time in clubs and cabarets. Introduced to Clarinda, he began to court her, eventually declaring his love. But Clarinda thought of no other affection than that of her adoptive father.
Movie - 1916, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Lost film. Based on the novel of the same name by writer José de Alencar.
Movie - 1919, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Ubirajara, chief of the Araguaias, is engaged to Jandyra. One day, however, he falls in love with Aracy, daughter of Itaquê, chief of the Tocantins and sister of Pojucã, his prisoner. He frees Pojucã so he can declare war on Itaquê and retrieve his daughter. Itaquê is wounded by other enemies and goes blind. The two tribes unite and elect Ubirajara as chief.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1923, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A farmer from the countryside goes to Rio de Janeiro with his family in search of his daughter's fiancé, who was in the Federal Capital gambling, going to cabarets and dating a ballerina. The farmer also gets involved in many adventures. In the end, he and Gouveia, the fiancé, regret their decision and return to their family.
Movie - 1920, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Film based on the book "O Gaúcho" by the writer José de Alencar.
Movie - 1971, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A retrospective of Luiz de Barros's life in cinema, illustrated with photos of his first films, still silent. He talks about the creation of synchronization, a process he created to make films sound. Then, through a sequence, some scenes from his most famous films are presented, such as "E O CIRCO CHEGOU" and others.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Almirante
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.