Leonardo Villar
Biography: Leonardo Villar (born as Leonardo Motta in Piracicaba, São Paulo, on July 25, 1923 - São Paulo, July 3, 2020) was a Brazilian actor. He became internationally known for his performance as Zé do Burro in Anselmo Duarte's O Pagador de Promessas, the only Brazilian film so far awarded with a Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He started his career at the theater, but later also started acting in film and television. Villar debuted at the theater on the 1950 play Os Pássaros. His first film role only came in 1962 as Zé do Burro in Anselmo Duarte's O Pagador de Promessas. He received international exposure for the role after the film won the Palme d'Or and became the first Brazilian and South American feature nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 1965 he debuted on television in the TV Tupi telenovela A Cor de Sua Pele, which tells the story of an interracial relationship. In 1972, he moved to Rede Globo, where he starred in successful shows such as Escalada and Estúpido Cupido. In 2001, after almost 20 years without acting in the theater, he starred in the play A Moratória. In 2008, after eight years without acting in a film, he starred in the critically acclaimed Chega de Saudade. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 25, 1923
Deathday: July 03, 2020
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Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
1997-01-01
Celebração - 100 Anos do Cinema Nacional
Overview: "Portraits and excerpts from Brazilian films from all times. Actors, directors and images that affirm cinema."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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The Ballroom
2007-11-25
The Ballroom
Overview: An evening in an old time dance hall in Sao Paulo introduces us to local characters who reminisce about the past, wonder about the future, have fun, flirt, fight and, of course, dance. Its earthy humour and eternal themes of ageing, loneliness and desire is an antidote to grumpy old men and women everywhere.
Genres: Drama Romance Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2007-11-25
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The Given Word
1962-04-17
The Given Word
Overview: Zé is a very poor man whose most prized possession is his donkey. When his donkey falls terminally ill, Zé makes a promise to Saint Bárbara: If his donkey recovers, he will carry a cross - like Jesus - all the way from his city to Saint Bárbara's church, in the state capital. Upon the recovery of his donkey, Zé leaves on his journey. He makes it to the church, but the priest refuses to accept the cross once he discovers the context of Zé's promise.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-04-17
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Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só
2001-01-08
Leonardo Villar - Um Homem Só
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2001-01-08
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The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
1965-07-16
The Hour and Turn of Augusto Matraga
Overview: Augusto Matraga is a violent agressive farmer who, after being betrayed by his wife and trapped by several enemies, is bitten up and left for dead, being rescued by a couple of humble small farmers who nurse him for a long time until he is well again. Influenced by the couple, Matraga starts a long penitent life while waiting for his hour and chance to payback, starting a fight between his violent nature, his hidden desire of vengeance and the mysticism and goodness which is also part of him.
Genres: Action Drama Western
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1965-07-16
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Samba
1965-02-01
Samba
Overview: Singer Laura Monteiro (Montiel) is murdered by her old protector João Fernandes de Oliveira (Giachetti), who has found out her love affair with Assis (Carlos Alberto). Favela-girl Belén (also Montiel) is the look-alike who takes her place, unaware she is being used by a gang that smuggles precious stones sewn in Carnival costumes. Written by fabreu
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1965-02-01
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Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
1967-01-01
Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo
Overview: Originally produced for German TV, Improvised and Purposeful is a firsthand look at the "Cinema Novo" movement (otherwise known as the 'Brazilian New Wave'). Director Joaquim Pedro de Andrade focuses on six Cinema Novo filmmakers working in Rio in 1967.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1967-01-01
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Friendly Fire
1998-10-15
Friendly Fire
Overview: Brazil in the early 70s. Miguel, Eloi, Osvaldo and Paolo take part in armed attacks against the military dictatorship. They pay a heavy price with torture and arrest. Today the four friends still see each other. Only Miguel is politically active. On a photograph from a political meeting in Sao Paolo he recognises the policeman who tortured them 25 years ago and who was responsible for the death of Miguel's girlfriend. The policeman has been officially dead for a few years. On one of their fishing trips together, Miguel tells his friends of his discovery. When they hunt down and confront their nemesis they come into conflict with both themselves and each other.
Genres: Drama History Crime
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1998-10-15
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Lampião, King of the Badlands
1963-09-16
Lampião, King of the Badlands
Overview: The story of how a quarrel between families set poor farmer Virgulino Ferreira da Silva on the path to become Lampião, the greatest leader of the cangaceiros - bandits who roamed the Northeast of Brazil until the late 1930s.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1963-09-16
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Enigma de um Dia
1996-03-06
Enigma de um Dia
Overview: A museum worker - the watchman - motivated by the homonymous painting by Giorgio De Chirico, is introduced, through everyday life, into the metaphysical universe of the Italian painter.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1996-03-06
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The Big City
1966-05-13
The Big City
Overview: In search of a better life, Luzia leaves the Northeast of Brazil and goes to Rio de Janeiro, looking for her fiance who went first to pave their way. Alone in the Marvelous City, she is forced to accept the friendship and protection of Calunga and, later, the company of Inácio.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1966-05-13
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O Santo Milagroso
1966-09-01
O Santo Milagroso
Overview: A pastor and a priest compete for the religious leadership of the population of a small town. When the pastor tries to prevent his sister's involvement with the sacristan, he accidentally starts the rumor that the church houses a miraculous statue of St. Francis.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1966-09-01
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A Madona de Cedro
1968-05-21
A Madona de Cedro
Overview: Delfino, a quiet man who lives in Congonhas do Campo, a small historical town in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, is urged by his friend to steal the image of the Madona de Cedro (the Cedar Madonna), sculpted by Aleijadinho in the 18th century, from the town sanctuary.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1968-05-21
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Procura-se Uma Rosa
1964-05-21
Procura-se Uma Rosa
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Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1964-05-21
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Brave New Land
2000-09-07
Brave New Land
Overview: Diogo is a cartographer and artist who is encharged to set the new frontiers of Portuguese Colonies in South America. When he reaches the center of the continent, finds apparently nothing but wilderness and ‘uncivilized’ natives with strange ways of living. But Captain Pedro, the rude scout who guides him through the jungle, involves Diogo in an involuntary act of violence which will tie him in an unusual way to that far away country. At the same time, the Portuguese colonists are trying to make peace with Guaicuru Indians (one of the few natives with horse-riding abilities). But peace doesn’t ever have a low price.
Genres: History War Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2000-09-07
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Dangerous Game
1967-07-20
Dangerous Game
Overview: Two dark-comedy stories involving blackmail, murder and love triangles in Rio de Janeiro
Genres: Crime
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1967-07-20
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Amor e Desamor
1966-10-06
Amor e Desamor
Overview: An existentialist drama that narrates one night in the life of a couple formed by an architect and university professor who has just left his job and a modern married woman, interested in a casual love affair.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1966-10-06
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Amor de Perversão
1982-06-15
Amor de Perversão
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1982-06-15
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Chick Fowle, Faixa Preta de Cinema
1981-01-01
Chick Fowle, Faixa Preta de Cinema
Overview: About English photographer Chick Fowle. Statements by Anselmo Duarte, Leonardo Vilar, Marlene França, Vanja Orico. A film about directors, actors and teams that Chick Fowle worked and works with, also showing the possibility of renewal that Brazilian cinema can and must have.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Marquesa de Santos
1984-08-21
Marquesa de Santos
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Genres: Romance
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1984-08-21
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