Andrea Tonacci
Known for Directing · 7 credits
- Born
- 1944-01-01
- Died
- 2016-06-16
- Place of birth
- Rome, Italy
Biography
Andrea Tonacci (Rome, 1944 - São Paulo, 2016) was an Italian-Brazilian filmmaker, considered one of the main figures of the Cinema Marginal movement of underground filmmaking in 1970s Brazil. He moved with his parents to São Paulo when he was 11 years-old. A few years later, he studied Architecture and Engineering at the Presbiterian University of Mackenzie, but dropped both careers to purchase his dream of becoming a filmmaker. His first feature-lenght film, "Bang-Bang" (1971), was recieved with mixed opinions by the Cinema Marginal movement and was screened at the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Festival.
In 2006, his film "Serras da Desordem" got him the Kikitos for best photography, best picture and best director at the Gramado Festival of Brazilian Cinema.
In 2010, he was given the Order of Cultural Merit, highest honor of the Brazilian Government to personalities who contribute to the development of Brazilian identity and culture.
He passed away in December 16, 2016, a victim of pancreatic cancer.
Known For
Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais
2008
as Himself (archive footage)
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Seen, Not Seen
2014
Mais Luz
1986
The Hills of Disorder
2006
as Self (uncredited)
Young and Miserable or a Man Screaming Is Not a Dancing Bear
2016
Movies (7)
Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais
2008
as Himself (archive footage)
The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus
2023
Seen, Not Seen
2014
Mais Luz
1986
The Hills of Disorder
2006
as Self (uncredited)
Young and Miserable or a Man Screaming Is Not a Dancing Bear
2016
Andrea Tonacci
2012
About Andrea Tonacci
Andrea Tonacci (Rome, 1944 - São Paulo, 2016) was an Italian-Brazilian filmmaker, considered one of the main figures of the Cinema Marginal movement of underground filmmaking in 1970s Brazil. He moved with his parents to São Paulo when he was 11 years-old. A few years later, he studied Architecture and Engineering at the Presbiterian University of Mackenzie, but dropped both careers to purchase his dream of becoming a filmmaker. His first feature-lenght film, "Bang-Bang" (1971), was recieved with mixed opinions by the Cinema Marginal movement… With 7 credits spanning from 1986 to 2023, Andrea Tonacci has appeared in 7 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Andrea Tonacci Movies
- Castelar e Nelson Dantas no País dos Generais (2008) — as Himself (archive footage)
- The Long Voyage of the Yellow Bus (2023)
- Seen, Not Seen (2014)
- Mais Luz (1986)
- The Hills of Disorder (2006) — as Self (uncredited)
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