Biography
Maurice Capovilla (Valinhos, January 16, 1936 — Rio de Janeiro, May 29, 2021) was a Brazilian actor, screenwriter, producer and filmmaker. He directed eight films between 1968 and 2003. His 1970 film The Prophet of Hunger was entered into the 20th Berlin International Film Festival.
Filmography
Cast Credits

The Good Cinema
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021

Candango: Memoirs from a Festival
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020

Mr. Sganzerla: Os Signos da Luz
Character:
MOVIE • 2012

The Awakening of the Beast
Character:
MOVIE • 1970

Audácia!
Character:
MOVIE • 1970

The Red Light Bandit
Character: Gangster
MOVIE • 1968
Crew
Crew Credits

Nervos de Aço
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2016

Nervos de Aço
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2016
Harmada
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2003
Harmada
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2003
Bububu no Bobobó
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1980

O Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro Menino
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1980

O Boi Misterioso e o Vaqueiro Menino
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1980

Crônica À Beira do Rio
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1980
O Todo Poderoso
Role: Director
TV • 1979

O Jogo da Vida
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1977

O Jogo da Vida
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1977

O Último Dia de Lampião
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1975

O Último Dia de Lampião
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1975

The Night of the Scarecrow
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1974

Bahia de Todos os Santos
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1974

Itinerário de Niemeyer
Role: Sound
MOVIE • 1973

Vozes do Medo
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972

Do sertão ao beco da Lapa
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1972

The Nights of Iemanjá
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1971

The Prophet of Hunger
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1970