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João Ubaldo Ribeiro

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João Ubaldo Ribeiro

Born January 23, 1941 · Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil

Died July 18, 2014 · aged 73

João Ubaldo Osório Pimentel Ribeiro ComM (Itaparica, January 23, 1941 — Rio de Janeiro, July 18, 2014) was a Brazilian writer and winner of the 2008 Camões Prize. Ubaldo Ribeiro had some works adapted for television and cinema, in addition to being distinguished in other countries, such as Germany. He is the author of novels such as Sargento Getúlio, O Sorriso do Lagarto, A Casa dos Budas Ditosos,…

Known For

God Is BrazilianGod Is Brazilian · 2003
God Is Brazilian
★ 6.32003
MovieAdventureComedy
God decides to take a vacation, but first He has to find a saint who can rule the universe while He's away. So He goes to the Northeast of Brazil, where He believes there's a very good man for the job. As soon as He comes down to Earth, a young man comes along to help on His quest.
Sargento GetúlioSargento Getúlio · 1983
Sargento Getúlio
★ 6.01983
MovieDramaCrime
In the 40s, a sergeant is ordered to escort a political prisoner from Paulo Afonso to Aracaju, Brazil. During the trip, there's a change in the Government and he is ordered to release the prisoner. But he decides to go all the way.
O Compadre de OgumO Compadre de Ogum · 1994
O Compadre de Ogum
1994
MovieComedy
Tieta of AgresteTieta of Agreste · 1996
Tieta of Agreste
★ 6.71996
MovieComedy
After being exiled for 26 years, Tieta returns to her native village in Bahia, bringing chaos and upheaving the local order.
Glauber Rocha: Morto/VivoGlauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo · 1981
Glauber Rocha: Morto/Vivo
1981
MovieDocumentary
No Tempo de GlauberNo Tempo de Glauber · 1987
No Tempo de Glauber
1987
MovieDocumentary
Contra o Veneno Peçonhento do Cão DanadoContra o Veneno Peçonhento do Cão Danado · 2017
Contra o Veneno Peçonhento do Cão Danado
2017
MovieDocumentary
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.

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