Cacá Diegues
Cacá Diegues was a prominent Brazilian filmmaker and a foundational figure in the Cinema Novo movement, born on May 19, 1940, in Maceió, Alagoas. He became known for his influential films, including 'Bye Bye Brasil' and 'Xica da Silva', which explored Brazilian culture and social issues. Diegues was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters and played a crucial role in shaping the national cinema landscape alongside contemporaries like Glauber Rocha. He passed away on October 14, 2023, at the age of 84, after complications from surgery.
Born on May 19, 1940 (85 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Brazil | 2 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 211,049,527 | 322,661 | $1,500,000 | 2,293$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,049,527 | 322,661 | $1,500,000 | 2,293$ |
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues directed the film 'Quilombo' in which Antônio Pitanga worked.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues directed the film 'Deus é brasileiro', which featured Wagner Moura.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues is listed among the prominent Brazilian directors at Cannes.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues is mentioned as one of the prominent Brazilian filmmakers at Cannes.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues was honored by Míriam Leitão as the last occupant of chair 7, recognized for his revolutionary art.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues was honored by Míriam Leitão as the last occupant of chair 7 at the Brazilian Academy of Letters.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues was honored in Walter Salles' acceptance speech.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues is featured in the collection of chronicles from O GLOBO.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues was a friend of Zelito Viana who passed away recently.
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Brazil:
Cacá Diegues is a candidate for the ABL.
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