Eduardo Coutinho

Directing

Eduardo Coutinho

Born São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 26 credits available

Biography

Eduardo de Oliveira Coutinho OMC (São Paulo, May 11, 1933 — Rio de Janeiro, February 2, 2014) was a Brazilian filmmaker and journalist. He is considered by many to be the greatest documentary filmmaker in the history of Brazilian cinema. His brand was to make films that privileged the stories of ordinary people. His masterpiece is Cabra Marcado para Morrer, which marked his career as Brazil's leading documentary filmmaker. Among other notable works of his career are the documentaries Santo Forte, Edifício Master, Peões, Jogo de Cena and As Canções.

Eduardo Coutinho is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes 1964: 40 Years After (2004), Madame Satã (2002), Destiny River (2010), Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976), Candango: Memoirs from a Festival (2020), Capturing Reality (2008), Twenty Years Later (1984), Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019). The recorded credits span 1962 to 2020, including 25 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forDirecting
Movies25
TV shows1
Active years represented1962–2020
Place of birthSão Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Died

Known for

26 titles