Vinicius de Moraes

Acting

Vinicius de Moraes

Born October 19, 1913 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Died July 9, 1980 · aged 66

(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.

Known For

Noah's ArkNoah's Ark · 2024
Noah's Ark
7.02024
MovieAnimationMusic
A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?
Black OrpheusBlack Orpheus · 1959
Black Orpheus
7.01959
MovieDramaRomance
Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu's vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Cyro MonteiroCyro Monteiro · 1975
Cyro Monteiro
1975
MovieDocumentary
Carioca TigreCarioca Tigre · 1976
Carioca Tigre
9.01976
MovieComedyAdventure
The Girl from IpanemaThe Girl from Ipanema · 1967
The Girl from Ipanema
6.31967
MovieDrama
Chronicles the life of a 17 year-old girl living in the upper-class Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Ipanema. Márcia lives a life of parties and spend her days among bohemians, musicians and intellectuals. While seeming happy in the outside, she's extremely anguished inside. Based on the famous song by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes.
Para Viver Um Grande AmorPara Viver Um Grande Amor · 1984
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
6.21984
MovieDramaMusic
Poor people who live in the slums in Rio de Janeiro decide to occupy an empty apartment building in the rich part of the city. Meanwhile, a rich girl falls in love with a poor composer. Based on the musical play "Pobre Menina Rica", by Vinícius de Moraes and Carlos Lyra.
OrfeuOrfeu · 1999
Orfeu
5.41999
MovieDramaCrime
Orfeu is a popular composer from a samba school. He lives in the favela and falls madly in love when he meets Euridice, a newcomer to the neighborhood. But the local drug boss Lucinho stands between them and will drastically change both their lives.
Teste: Ou a Consciência da TensãoTeste: Ou a Consciência da Tensão · 2025
Teste: Ou a Consciência da Tensão
6.02025
MovieDrama

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