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Eugenio Kusnet

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Eugenio Kusnet

Born December 29, 1898 · Kherson, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

Died August 29, 1975 · aged 76

Eugene Shamansky Kuznetsov, Cyrillic: Евгений Шаманский-Кузнецов) (Kherson Oblast, Russian Empire, December 29, 1898 — São Paulo, August 29, 1975), better known as Eugene Kusnet, was an actor, Russian theater director and teacher based in Brazil, considered the promoter of the Stanislavski method in the country and the most prominent actor to use this method on Brazilian stages.

Known For

Cidade AmeaçadaCidade Ameaçada · 1960
Cidade Ameaçada
★ 6.51960
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on true events, the film tells the story of Brazilian outlaw Promessinha, one of the most famous and feared criminals of his time, depicting his crimes and cruelty, until his death confronting the police.
The Man Who Bought the WorldThe Man Who Bought the World · 1968
The Man Who Bought the World
★ 5.81968
MovieComedyFantasy
In a fictitious country, a civil servant receives the greatest inheritance in history (ten trillion dollars) and is confined by authorities to prevent a collapse of the world economy. But he manages to escape.
Zé do PeriquitoZé do Periquito · 1961
Zé do Periquito
★ 6.61961
MovieComedy
Zenó (Mazzaropi) is a poor gardener of a traditional school in São Paulo who falls in love with one of the local girls, much richer and younger than him. Willing to conquer her, he decides to get rich, getting involved in the most varied and funny situations.
Gente Que TransaGente Que Transa · 1974
Gente Que Transa
★ 5.01974
MovieComedy
Competing for the concession of a TV channel, one of the contenders throws an orgy to defeat the other candidate.
A EstradaA Estrada · 1955
A Estrada
★ 8.01955
MovieDramaRomance
Two truck drivers work on Brazilian roads.
Uma Certa LucréciaUma Certa Lucrécia · 1957
Uma Certa Lucrécia
★ 8.01957
MovieComedyMusic
Hitler in the Third WorldHitler in the Third World · 1968
Hitler in the Third World
★ 8.31968
MovieComedy
Paranoia, guilt, misery, and technology in the developing country. A fragmented narrative, distorted frames, shouts, and noises. The Nazis take over São Paulo: prison and torture of revolutionaries, a samurai lost in chaos, locked lovers, a dictator and his bunch. Considered one of the most influential films of the marginal period.
Crônica da Cidade AmadaCrônica da Cidade Amada · 1965
Crônica da Cidade Amada
★ 7.01965
MovieDramaRomance
Eleven small stories, loving chronicles about Rio de Janeiro and its people, written by some of the best Brazilian writers of the time.

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