Nelson Pereira dos Santos
Nelson Pereira dos Santos was a pioneering Brazilian director and a founder of the Cinema Novo movement, known for his groundbreaking films that addressed social issues in Brazil. His notable works include 'Vidas Secas' and 'Rio 40 Degrees', which are celebrated for their artistic merit and political significance.
Born on Oct 22, 1928 (96 years old)
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Nelson Pereira dos Santos is known for his film 'Rio 40 graus', which helped shape the cinema novo movement.
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Brazil:
Nelson Pereira dos Santos was a friend of Cacá Diegues and his predecessor in the Academia Brasileira de Letras.
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Liechtenstein:
Walter Salles praised the extraordinary adaptation of a book by Nelson Pereira Dos Santos.
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Nelson Pereira dos Santos mentored Cacá Diegues and was instrumental in the Cinema Novo movement.
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