Luiz de Barros

Luiz de Barros
Luiz de Barros in 1935.
Born12 September 1893
Died1982
Years active1914–1977

Luiz de Barros (September 12, 1893 – 1982) was a prominent Brazilian film director, film producer, film editor, screenwriter, cinematographer, film actor and set designer and manager who played a key role in Brazilian film production from the early silent era around 1914 through to the late 1970s. One of his trademarks was taking responsibility for nearly every department of the production of his films.

He directed over 80 films between 1914 and 1977.