Cláudio Paiva

Writing

Cláudio Paiva

Born June 6, 1945 · Carangola, Minas Gerais, Brazil (age 81)

No biography available.

Known For

The Invisible WomanThe Invisible Woman · 2009
The Invisible Woman
6.12009
MovieComedy
A man is abandoned by his wife and then falls in love with his neighbor, the perfect, ideal woman. The only problem: she doesn't exist!
Dear Death: The MovieDear Death: The Movie · 2017
Dear Death: The Movie
6.52017
MovieDrama
This is an adaptation of the 2015 TV show, featuring two intertwining love triangles that drive the plot. The first triangle involves Aragão, his wife Arlinda, and her lover, Chico. The second triangle unites Malvina, Lena, and Gabriel, who is the son of Arlinda and Chico but raised by Aragão.
The Big Family: The MovieThe Big Family: The Movie · 2007
The Big Family: The Movie
6.02007
MovieComedyFamily
Public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first date. In the present day, Lineu feels uncomfortable when colleague Pacheco dies and goes to the doctor for an examination. When the result of his tomography arrives, Lineu steals the document, afraid of having a tumor, but he believes he will die sooner. Meanwhile, Nenê meets Lineu's old rival Carlinhos, who manages the local market, and invites him to dinner.
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem LimitesRindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites · 2018
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites
2018
MovieDocumentary
A portrays of the period in which Brazilian humor had fewer limits (1986-2003), free from military dictatorship.
The Well Beloved OneThe Well Beloved One · 2010
The Well Beloved One
6.32010
MovieComedy
Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt, to end his term on good terms with the people.
Chacrinha: O Velho GuerreiroChacrinha: O Velho Guerreiro · 2018
Chacrinha: O Velho Guerreiro
6.42018
MovieDramaComedy
The story of José Abelardo Barbosa, narrated from the time of his youth, when he was at medical school, and dropped everything to become a radio announcer. After that, we follow the transformation of his life and the creation of his alter ego, Chacrinha.
Friendly FireFriendly Fire · 1998
Friendly Fire
5.81998
MovieDramaHistory
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.
A Grande FamíliaA Grande Família · 2001
A Grande Família
8.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.

Movies

The Invisible WomanThe Invisible Woman · 2009
The Invisible Woman
6.12009
MovieComedy
A man is abandoned by his wife and then falls in love with his neighbor, the perfect, ideal woman. The only problem: she doesn't exist!
Dear Death: The MovieDear Death: The Movie · 2017
Dear Death: The Movie
6.52017
MovieDrama
This is an adaptation of the 2015 TV show, featuring two intertwining love triangles that drive the plot. The first triangle involves Aragão, his wife Arlinda, and her lover, Chico. The second triangle unites Malvina, Lena, and Gabriel, who is the son of Arlinda and Chico but raised by Aragão.
The Big Family: The MovieThe Big Family: The Movie · 2007
The Big Family: The Movie
6.02007
MovieComedyFamily
Public functionary and family man Lineu and his beloved wife Nenê celebrate the 40th anniversary of their first date. In the present day, Lineu feels uncomfortable when colleague Pacheco dies and goes to the doctor for an examination. When the result of his tomography arrives, Lineu steals the document, afraid of having a tumor, but he believes he will die sooner. Meanwhile, Nenê meets Lineu's old rival Carlinhos, who manages the local market, and invites him to dinner.
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem LimitesRindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites · 2018
Rindo à Toa: Humor Sem Limites
2018
MovieDocumentary
A portrays of the period in which Brazilian humor had fewer limits (1986-2003), free from military dictatorship.
The Well Beloved OneThe Well Beloved One · 2010
The Well Beloved One
6.32010
MovieComedy
Elected major of the small city of Sucupira, after unfortunate situation, Odorico must open the city cemitery and face acusations of being corrupt, to end his term on good terms with the people.
Chacrinha: O Velho GuerreiroChacrinha: O Velho Guerreiro · 2018
Chacrinha: O Velho Guerreiro
6.42018
MovieDramaComedy
The story of José Abelardo Barbosa, narrated from the time of his youth, when he was at medical school, and dropped everything to become a radio announcer. After that, we follow the transformation of his life and the creation of his alter ego, Chacrinha.
Friendly FireFriendly Fire · 1998
Friendly Fire
5.81998
MovieDramaHistory
Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.

TV Shows

A Grande FamíliaA Grande Família · 2001
A Grande Família
8.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
The daily lives of a typical Brazilian middle-class family, that are always very close and tries, in their way, to survive the financial and relationship difficulties.
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.
Tapas & BeijosTapas & Beijos · 2011
Tapas & Beijos
8.32011
SeriesComedy
The daily life of two friends, Sueli and Fátima, whom despite being independent and single women, always feel smothered.
Sai de BaixoSai de Baixo · 1996
Sai de Baixo
8.31996
SeriesComedy
It follows the lives of the members of a dysfunctional family, their maid and the doorman of the apartment building in which they lived.
TV PirataTV Pirata · 1988
TV Pirata
8.01988
SeriesComedy
TV Pirata was a weekly Brazilian comedy show aired on Rede Globo between 1988 and 1990, being re-aired monthly in 1992. Some of the writers later went on to form the comedy troupe Casseta & Planeta. The show was first aired in April 1988 to fill a gap on Rede Globo's Tuesday night prime time line-up and its comedy was inspired by sketch comedy shows such as Saturday Night Live and Monty Python's Flying Circus with a no-nonsense approach to Brazilian comedy; however, it mixed a new style of comedy with elements of Brazilian culture such as football, politics, pop culture, telenovelas, economics and celebrities. No well-known figure or member of any economical or social class was spared from the show's cutting edge humor. The premise of the show was a TV studio being invaded by pirates who took over the programming department and put a tape on the air with some "unusual" programming. Another new element to Brazilian audiences was the performers, who weren't the usual comedic actors, but dramatic actors doing more comedic roles.
Cine Holliúdy: A SérieCine Holliúdy: A Série · 2019
Cine Holliúdy: A Série
8.22019
SeriesComedy
Chapa QuenteChapa Quente · 2015
Chapa Quente
6.02015
SeriesComedy
Marlene and Genésio are the typical couple with a volatile, love-hate relationship. She works hard, while he—a chronic loafer—constantly gets himself into major scrapes.
74.5: Uma Onda no Ar74.5: Uma Onda no Ar · 1994
74.5: Uma Onda no Ar
7.51994
SeriesDrama
AmorteamoAmorteamo · 2015
Amorteamo
6.92015
SeriesDrama
Recife, 1900. Malvina, daughter of a wealthy merchant, falls in love with Gabriel; however, on her wedding day he abandons her at the altar. Disconcerted, she commits suicide and then returns as a dark spirit. However she brings with her all the dead in the city. At first, the residents are happy, but then they discover that the natural course of life should continue to be followed.
A Comédia da Vida PrivadaA Comédia da Vida Privada · 1994
A Comédia da Vida Privada
8.51994
SeriesComedy
Pastores da NoitePastores da Noite · 2002
Pastores da Noite
10.02002
SeriesDramaComedy
The Night Shepherds universe is inhabited by prostitutes, priests, rogues, saint's parents and street vendors. For a very Brazilian people who fight every day for survival and only rely on the solidarity spirit and friendship of each other. The seductive Cabo Martim, the romantic Curió, the noble Massu, the artful Foot of Wind and the Jesuit master live their adventures in four independent episodes, which are completed in their poetry and the strength of each story.
The Well Beloved OneThe Well Beloved One · 2011
The Well Beloved One
8.82011
SeriesComedy
Based on the original by Dias Gomes, The Well Beloved One is a political satire starring Odorico Paraguaçu.
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um PersonagemChico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem · 2025
Chico Anysio: Um Homem à Procura de Um Personagem
8.02025
SeriesDocumentary