Glauber Rocha date of birth:

March 14, 1939

How old was Glauber Rocha when died?

42

Where was Glauber Rocha born?

Vitoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

When did Glauber Rocha die?

August 22, 1981

Where did Glauber Rocha die?

Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Why did Glauber Rocha die?

Septicemia (Bronchopneumonia)

What is Glauber Rocha nationality?

Brazilian

What is Glauber Rocha's occupation?

Film director

Glauber Rocha claim to fame:

Terra em Transe (1967), O Dragão da Maldade contra o Santo Guerreiro (1968), Di Glauber (1977)

Short Biography

Glauber de Andrade Rocha (14 March 1939 – 22 August 1981) was a Brazilian film director, actor and writer. He was a key figure in the Cinema Novo movement, and directed two of the most influential Brazilian films, Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol (Black God, White Devil) (1964) and Terra em Transe (Entranced Earth) (1967). Both are considered to be some of the greatest films in Brazilian film history. He won the Prix de la mise en scène at the 1969 Cannes Film Festival for Antonio das Mortes.