David Neves

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David Neves

Born May 14, 1938 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died November 23, 1994 · aged 56

David Neves (14 May 1938 – 23 November 1994) was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He directed nine films between 1964 and 1988. He was a member of the jury at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival in 1970.

Known For

Rio's Love SongRio's Love Song · 1994
Rio's Love Song
★ 6.11994
MovieDrama
Four love stories which portray a wide gamut of emotions and desires against the backdrop of Rio de Janeiro. "Elephant's Stomp" : the story of a highway patrol officer who is infatuated with a mulatto dancer at a local nightclub. "Drao" : a publicity man and a boutique owner who face a crises in their marriage. "You Are Beautiful" : two homeless teenagers seek love amidst their personal misery. "Samba of the Great Passion" : a book maker who is charmed and captivated by the voice of a female singer coming from a building across the street. Characters in search of love in order to escape from the boredom, loneliness and helplessness of their lives.
ColagemColagem · 1967
Colagem
1967
MovieDocumentary
The new Brazilian cinematic movement (Cinema Novo) through films starring actors Antonio Pitanga and Luiza Maranhão.
It's All TrueIt's All True · 1993
It's All True
★ 7.71993
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about Orson Welles's unfinished three-part film about South America.
O GuesaO Guesa · 1969
O Guesa
1969
MovieDocumentary
"Life and work of the Maranhense poet Sousândrade (1833-1902), illustrated with engravings on Brazilian history, from the discovery to the proclamation of the Republic."
A Linguagem do CinemaA Linguagem do Cinema · 2001
A Linguagem do Cinema
★ 6.02001
MovieDocumentary
A 10-part documentary about 10 Brazilian filmmakers: Linduarte Noronha, Jorge Furtado, Ruy Guerra, Murilo Salles, Paulo Caldas, Walter Salles & Daniela Thomas, David Neves, Julio Bressane, Ana Carolina and Carlos Reichenbach.
O curso do poetaO curso do poeta · 1974
O curso do poeta
1974
MovieDocumentary
Flamengo PaixãoFlamengo Paixão · 1980
Flamengo Paixão
★ 6.01980
MovieDocumentary
Documentary about Flamengo, one of the most popular soccer teams in Brazil
Lucia McCartney, Call GirlLucia McCartney, Call Girl · 1971
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
★ 4.71971
MovieDrama
In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.

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