Cao Hamburger

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Cao Hamburger

Born February 13, 1962 · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil (age 64)

Carlos Império Hamburger (São Paulo, February 13, 1962), better known as Cao Hamburger, is an author, director and Brazilian cinematographic producer of Jewish origin. Notorious professional for being involved with themes for children and youth. He won the International Emmy twice as best series with the works Pedro & Bianca and Malhação: Viva a Diferença, in 2014 and 2019, respectively

Known For

Frankenstein PunkFrankenstein Punk · 1986
Frankenstein Punk
7.11986
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
The story of Frank, a different creature, born to the song "Singing in the rain", that goes in search of happiness.
The Year My Parents Went on VacationThe Year My Parents Went on Vacation · 2006
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
7.22006
MovieDrama
A boy is left alone in a Jewish neighborhood in the year of 1970, where both world cup and dictatorship happen in Brazil.
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The MovieCastle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie · 1999
Castle Ra-Tim-Bum: The Movie
6.21999
MovieAdventureComedy
A young wizard must create new spells in his magic book before the planets align. His uncle and aunt, powerful mages themselves, help him achieve that. Based on the award-winning Brazilian TV series.
XinguXingu · 2012
Xingu
7.42012
MovieDramaHistory
Three brothers embark on a journey that begins with a kinship with Brazil's indigenous tribes, to their creation of South America's largest national park.
The Girl on the ScreenThe Girl on the Screen · 1988
The Girl on the Screen
7.51988
MovieAnimationAction
To pursue the woman of dreams, there are lovers capable of delving into a strange journey - through all the genres and styles that cinema has invented to represent the greatest of all arts: the art of passion.
Brasa AdormecidaBrasa Adormecida · 1986
Brasa Adormecida
6.01986
MovieComedy
Rich girl travels with her fiancé (a cousin) to the family farm, where they're going to marry. But finds another cousin in love with her who does everything to hamper the wedding.
O Menino, a Favela e as Tampas de PanelaO Menino, a Favela e as Tampas de Panela · 1996
O Menino, a Favela e as Tampas de Panela
6.01996
MovieComedy
A boy who steals cooking pot lids from his home and from a neighbor's flees through alleys, staircases and dead-ends in São Paulo's Paraisópolis favela.
Young HeartsYoung Hearts · 1995
Young Hearts
6.31995
SeriesSoapComedy
Malhação is a Brazilian television series for the teenage audience. The soap started in 1995, and was set in a fictional Gym Club called Malhação on Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. Through the years the location varied slightly. Although the name of the soap remains the same, it is now set in the Múltipla Escolha High School.

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Castelo Rá-Tim-BumCastelo Rá-Tim-Bum · 1994
Castelo Rá-Tim-Bum
8.51994
SeriesKidsComedy
Nino is a 300-year-old boy who lives with his uncle, Dr. Victor, a sorcerer and scientist, and his great-aunt Morgana, a 6,000-year-old witch. The three of them live in a castle in the middle of the city of São Paulo. Apprentice sorcerer, Nino has never attended a school, because of the unusual age of 300 years. His parents left him living with Victor and Morgan, because they needed to travel on an expedition into outer space, taking their two younger brothers. In spite of having animal and supernatural friends in the Castle, Nino, feeling lack of friends like him, decides to do a spell he learned with his Uncle Victor, and ended up bringing to the Castle, three children who had just left school. Free of loneliness, Nino receives the visit of the three daily.

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