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Leon Hirszman
Writer 1937 - 1987

Leon Hirszman

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Leon Hirszman (Rio de Janeiro, November 22, 1937 — Rio de Janeiro, September 15, 1987) was a Brazilian filmmaker and one of the main exponents of the movement known as Cinema Novo. A member of the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB), his work is marked by the influence of central... Read full bio →

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Eles Não Usam Black-Tie

Eles Não Usam Black-Tie

Leon Hirszman 1981 2h 2m 10.0

Union leader's son doesn't want to engage in a strike, because his wife is pregnant, thus disregarding his father's tradition of political activism.

São Bernardo

São Bernardo

Leon Hirszman 1972 1h 53m

The story of Paulo Honório, a poor ploughman who becomes a rich farmer. Obsessed by his desire to get even richer, he doesn't pay much attention to his wife, Madalena, a teacher who reacts against his tyrannical ways.

A Falecida

A Falecida

Leon Hirszman 1965 1h 36m

After visiting a fortune teller, Zulmira is informed that a blonde woman will threaten her peace. After talking to her husband Toninho, she suspects that her cousin Glorinha may be that blonde.

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