Carlos José Fontes Diegues

Cacá Diegues was a prominent Brazilian filmmaker and one of the founders of the Cinema Novo movement, which sought to depict the socio-economic realities of Brazil in the 1960s and 1970s. Born on May 19, 1940, in Maceió, Alagoas, he later moved to Rio de Janeiro, where his passion for cinema flourished after studying law. He directed over 20 feature films, with notable works including 'Bye, bye Brasil,' 'Xica da Silva,' and 'Tieta do Agreste.' Throughout his career, Diegues received numerous accolades and was recognized as a significant figure in Brazilian cinema, ultimately becoming a member of the Academia Brasileira de Letras. He passed away at the age of 84, prompting tributes from prominent figures including President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who praised his contributions to Brazilian culture and film.