Acting
João Acaiabe
Born May 14, 1944 · Espírito Santo do Pinhal, São Paulo, Brazil
Died March 31, 2021 · aged 76
No biography available.
Known For
O Dia de Jerusa · 2014O Dia de Jerusa
★ 7.22014
MovieDrama
Bixiga, heart of São Paulo. Jerusa, a resident of a house aged by time, on a special day, receives Silvia, an opinion pollster who circulates the neighborhood convincing people to answer questionnaires for a washing powder survey. The moment she meets Silvia, Jerusa provides her with an unusual afternoon full of memories, inviting her to share moments of happiness with an "unknown person".
Ecos do Teatro Experimental do Negro · 2026Ecos do Teatro Experimental do Negro
2026
MovieDocumentary
They Don't Wear Black Tie · 1981They Don't Wear Black Tie
★ 8.31981
MovieDrama
Otavio is an idealistic union leader trying to organize workers at a factory to resist the company's exploitative practices. His son, Tião, one of the employees, is more of a realist and doesn't want to risk losing his job by striking. This clash of perspectives puts the father and son at odds. Fortunately, Tião's mother, Romana, is on hand to act as a moderator between the two opinionated men.
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Caçadas de Pedrinho · 2001Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Caçadas de Pedrinho
2001
MovieFantasyFamily
The animals of Capoeirão dos Tucanos are terrified: jaguar hunters have scattered menacing traps throughout the woods. The Sítio gang is furious and decides to put a stop to it once and for all. Together, Pedrinho, Narizinho, Emília, Visconde, and Rabicó hatch a plan to teach the villains a lesson. But—oh no!—they get captured! Now, who will save them?
Denying Brazil · 2000Denying Brazil
★ 8.42000
MovieDocumentary
A documentary film about the taboos, stereotypes, and struggles of black actors in Brazilian television "soaps". Based on his own memories and on a sturdy body of research evidence, the director analyses race relations in Brazilian soap operas, calling attention to their likely influence on Brazilian African-Americans' identity-forming processes.
Gênesis 22 · 1999Gênesis 22
1999
MovieDrama
"And God said, Take thy son, and bring him to the land which I will show thee."
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci · 2001Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: O Saci
2001
MovieFantasyFamily
Pedrinho goes hunting in Capoeirão dos Tucanos, the virgin forest of Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, and meets the Saci, who tells him the secrets of the forest and several legends of Brazilian folklore. They work together to free Narizinho from a spell that Cuca put on her.
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Viagem ao Céu · 2001Sítio do Picapau Amarelo: Viagem ao Céu
2001
MovieFantasyFamily
If the Sítio gang’s imagination usually knows no bounds, just imagine what happens when they decide to embark on a "Journey to the Sky"! First, Pedrinho builds a telescope. Then, the boy gathers Narizinho, Emília, Visconde, Conselheiro, and Tia Nastácia. They arrive in a strange, mysterious place, decide they are on the Moon, and—just like that—cause such a ruckus that they wake up Saint George’s dragon! And that’s only the beginning, as the gang goes on to visit other planets, ride comets, and even meet a new companion: an innocent little angel with a broken wing. Meanwhile, a group of astronomers is preparing to announce the first intelligent life forms spotted in space. Guess who they turn out to be!



























