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Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Brazilian director and writer (1932–1988)

Born
23 May 1932
Died
10 September 1988 (aged 56)

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He was a member of the Cinema Novo movement in Brazil. Andrade is best known for his 1969 film Macunaíma, based loosely on the novel of the same title by Mário de Andrade. His 1962 documentary film Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.

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