Carlos Diegues
Carlos Diegues was a renowned Brazilian film director, screenwriter, and producer, celebrated as one of the leading figures of the Cinema Novo movement that emerged in Brazil during the 1960s and 1970s. Born on February 14, 1939, in the city of Maceió, Diegues used his films to explore themes of social justice, identity, and the cultural intricacies of Brazil. His notable works include 'Ganga Zumba' (1964) and 'The Last Voyage' (1976), which garnered international acclaim and showcased Brazil's cinematic potential on the global stage. Over his prolific career, he directed more than 20 films, including 'Goodbye, Brazil,' which competed for the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. Diegues' contributions to cinema not only entertained but also provoked thought on the sociopolitical landscape of Brazil, making him a significant figure in both Brazilian and world cinema. He passed away on February 14, 2024, at the age of 84.
Born on Feb 14, 1939 (86 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Ecuador | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 9,071 | $108,000 | 56$ |
| Totals | 1 | 17,643,060 | 9,071 | $108,000 | 56$ |
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Ecuador:
Carlos Diegues is a recently deceased Brazilian filmmaker being honored at the festival.
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Bolivia:
Carlos Diegues is remembered in a documentary at the Cannes Festival.
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Monaco:
Carlos Diegues, a renowned Brazilian director, will be remembered through a documentary at Cannes.
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Brazil:
Carlos Diegues was the previous occupant of chair 7 at the Brazilian Academy of Letters before his passing.
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Brazil:
Carlos Diegues was the previous occupant of chair 7 at the Brazilian Academy of Letters before his passing.
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Iran:
Carlos Diegues was a renowned Brazilian filmmaker and a leading figure in the Cinema Novo movement.
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United States:
Carlos Diegues was a film director who celebrated Brazil’s ethnic richness and its social turbulence.
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Ukraine:
Carlos Diegues was a renowned Brazilian director, screenwriter, and producer who passed away at the age of 84.
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