Walter Avancini

Directing

Walter Avancini

Born April 18, 1935 · São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil

Died September 26, 2001 · aged 66

Nunciato Walter Avancini (São Caetano do Sul, April 18, 1935 — Rio de Janeiro, September 26, 2001) was a Brazilian writer, author, director of telenovelas and miniseries, and TV presenter.

Known For

BocaBoca · 1994
Boca
3.61994
MovieDramaThriller
A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story.
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoPaulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado · 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
5.82009
MovieDocumentary
The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.
Almost in HeavenAlmost in Heaven · 1949
Almost in Heaven
1949
MovieAdventure
Denying BrazilDenying Brazil · 2000
Denying 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.
ConceiçãoConceição · 1960
Conceição
10.01960
MovieCrime
An engaged couple discovers the corpse of a woman killed by strangulation in the Santo Amaro dam. Inspector Castro and his assistant, Pedro, start the investigation, collecting testimonies, and find a phone number with the name Conceição in the victim's pocket.
Dracula, a Love StoryDracula, a Love Story · 1980
Dracula, a Love Story
7.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.
Despedida de CasadoDespedida de Casado · 1977
Despedida de Casado
1977
MovieTV MovieDrama
Morte e Vida SeverinaMorte e Vida Severina · 1981
Morte e Vida Severina
8.71981
MovieDramaTV Movie
The saga of Severino, a poor guy living in the back country of Northeast Brazil, leaving for the big city of Recife, in search of a better life.

Movies

BocaBoca · 1994
Boca
3.61994
MovieDramaThriller
A photo-journalist goes to Brazil to investigate a savage crime boss. She becomes infatuated with the story.
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem AmadoPaulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado · 2009
Paulo Gracindo - O Bem Amado
5.82009
MovieDocumentary
The life of a famous Brazilian film and television actor, including testimonials from people who knew him and worked with him, as well as excerpts from films and videos in which he acted.
Almost in HeavenAlmost in Heaven · 1949
Almost in Heaven
1949
MovieAdventure
Denying BrazilDenying Brazil · 2000
Denying 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.
ConceiçãoConceição · 1960
Conceição
10.01960
MovieCrime
An engaged couple discovers the corpse of a woman killed by strangulation in the Santo Amaro dam. Inspector Castro and his assistant, Pedro, start the investigation, collecting testimonies, and find a phone number with the name Conceição in the victim's pocket.
Dracula, a Love StoryDracula, a Love Story · 1980
Dracula, a Love Story
7.01980
MovieRomanceDrama
Count Dracula, taking on the new identity of Vladimir, leaves Transylvania and goes to Brazil in search of his son Rafael. This vampire romance was conceived to be a potential telenovela, but only ended up running as a TV miniseries with four installments because the network that financed it went under.
Despedida de CasadoDespedida de Casado · 1977
Despedida de Casado
1977
MovieTV MovieDrama
Morte e Vida SeverinaMorte e Vida Severina · 1981
Morte e Vida Severina
8.71981
MovieDramaTV Movie
The saga of Severino, a poor guy living in the back country of Northeast Brazil, leaving for the big city of Recife, in search of a better life.
Boca de OuroBoca de Ouro · 1990
Boca de Ouro
8.01990
MovieDramaCrime
When major drug-dealer Boca de Ouro dies, a reporter interviews his ex-lover, now married with children and living in a poorhouse, to try to understand more about his complex personality. The problem is that the woman tells him three different versions of Boca's life, according to her own mood and ambiguous feelings towards her dead lover.

TV Shows

Albert, the RockefellerAlbert, the Rockefeller · 1968
Albert, the Rockefeller
9.51968
SeriesComedy
Albert, the Rockefeller is a Brazilian telenovela produced by TV Tupi and aired from November 4, 1968 to November 30, 1969. It was created by Cassiano Gabus Mendes, written by Bráulio Pedroso and directed by Lima Duarte and Walter Avancini.
Anjo MarcadoAnjo Marcado · 1966
Anjo Marcado
7.01966
Series
Brava GenteBrava Gente · 2000
Brava Gente
8.32000
SeriesComedyDrama
Brava Gente was a television series aired by TV Globo in Brazil between 2000 and 2003, initially as a special year-end. The program was adapted from stories and national stories, and plays by famous playwrights, screenwriters and signed by a number represented by several actors and actresses. The genres of the stories varied each week with the style of each director or author. Brava Gente in the stories ranged from comedies and dramas. In all 53 episodes were shown, broadcast on Tuesday nights.
Tocaia GrandeTocaia Grande · 1995
Tocaia Grande
1995
SeriesDrama
The Thorn and the RoseThe Thorn and the Rose · 2000
The Thorn and the Rose
7.22000
SeriesComedy
A spoiled feminist, daughter of a rich father, even though she doesn't admit it, falls in love with a rustic farmer whom she marries.
A PadroeiraA Padroeira · 2001
A Padroeira
8.02001
SeriesDrama
A Padroeira was a Brazilian soap opera produced and displayed at the time of 18 hours by Rede Globo, between June 18, 2001 and February 23, 2002, and presented in 215 chapters. It was written by Walcyr Carrasco collaboration with Duca Rachid and directed by Walter Avancini, and had Deborah Secco, Luigi Baricelli, Elizabeth Savalla and Maurício Mattar in leading roles.
Simplesmente MariaSimplesmente Maria · 1970
Simplesmente Maria
7.01970
SeriesDrama
O Todo PoderosoO Todo Poderoso · 1979
O Todo Poderoso
9.01979
SeriesDrama
Selva de PedraSelva de Pedra · 1972
Selva de Pedra
9.11972
SeriesDrama
Amidst an unresolved crime, Simone protects Cristiano and falls in love with him. However, the couple faces ambition and betrayals that tear them apart. Presumed dead, she returns under a new identity seeking revenge.
Um Homem Muito EspecialUm Homem Muito Especial · 1980
Um Homem Muito Especial
8.01980
SeriesDrama
Cavalo de AçoCavalo de Aço · 1973
Cavalo de Aço
1973
SeriesDrama
O SemideusO Semideus · 1973
O Semideus
8.01973
SeriesDrama
NinaNina · 1977
Nina
7.51977
SeriesDrama
O Pulo do GatoO Pulo do Gato · 1978
O Pulo do Gato
7.71978
SeriesDrama
O GritoO Grito · 1975
O Grito
7.71975
SeriesDrama
As Minas de PrataAs Minas de Prata · 1966
As Minas de Prata
9.01966
Series
Super PláSuper Plá · 1969
Super Plá
9.41969
SeriesComedy
After a fall, intelligent young Plácido becomes a little slow. As an adult he works at a bank and his keen intelligence returns when he drinks the soft drink "Super Plá". Other side stories include the love relationship between Baby Stompanato and Joana Martini, and the life of Majô Prado, a neurotic millionairess and prominent personality living in São Paulo.
Rosa BaianaRosa Baiana · 1981
Rosa Baiana
7.01981
SeriesDrama
O Grande SegredoO Grande Segredo · 1967
O Grande Segredo
7.01967
Series
GabrielaGabriela · 1975
Gabriela
9.51975
SeriesDrama
Brasileiras e BrasileirosBrasileiras e Brasileiros · 1990
Brasileiras e Brasileiros
9.01990
Series
Brasileiros e Brasileiras is a Brazilian telenovela shown in some schedules SBT between November 5, 1990 and May 14, 1991. Writing for the show was done by Carlos Alberto Sofredini and Walter Avancini, who also directed it. The show was a co-production of the Miksom.
Selva de PedraSelva de Pedra · 1986
Selva de Pedra
7.21986
SeriesDrama
Cristiano Vilhena is a young man from the countryside who dreams of high society, risking his happiness alongside Simone.
Pai HeróiPai Herói · 1979
Pai Herói
7.51979
SeriesDrama
Xica da SilvaXica da Silva · 1996
Xica da Silva
7.91996
SeriesDrama