Biography
Luiz de Barros (Rio de Janeiro, September 12th, 1893 — Rio de Janeiro, 1982) was a Brazilian filmmaker, producer, actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and editor. He also worked in the theater as a set designer, producer, artistic director and a playwright, besides serving as a decorator and artistic director for famous shows of the Cassino da Urca and Cassino Atlântico.
His career in film began in 1914, when he directed A Viuvinha. He directed the first Brazilian sound film, Acabaram-se os Otários (1929), made with a synchronization technique he devised himself. From 1914 to 1980, he made about 250 films.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Ele, Ela, Quem?
Role: Associate Producer
MOVIE • 1980
Ele, Ela, Quem?
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1980
Ele, Ela, Quem?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1980
Salário Mínimo
Role: Art Direction
MOVIE • 1970
Por Um Céu de Liberdade
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1961
Here Come the Cadets
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1959
Com a Mão na Massa
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1958
Com a Mão na Massa
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1958
Quem Sabe... Sabe!
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1956
Quem Sabe... Sabe!
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1956
Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1954
Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1954
Malandros em Quarta Dimensão
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1954
O Rei do Samba
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1952
O Rei do Samba
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1952
Mud Angel
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1951
Mud Angel
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1951
Mud Angel
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 1951
Mud Angel
Role: Set Decoration
MOVIE • 1951
Fogo na Canjica
Role: Art Direction
MOVIE • 1948