Maurice Capovila

Director

Born: January 16, 1936 (85 years old)

Died: May 29, 2021

Place of birth: Valinhos, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

Maurice Capovilla (Valinhos, January 16, 1936 — Rio de Janeiro, May 29, 2021) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.

Filmography (6)

• Viramundo (1965, ★ 8.6)
• The Red Light Bandit (1968, ★ 7.6)
• The Awakening of the Beast (1970, ★ 5.7)
• The Night of the Scarecrow (1974, ★ 6.3)
• The Prophet of Hunger (1970, ★ 6.8)
• Lance Maior (1968, ★ 4.9)