Directing
David Neves
Born — Died
1938-05-14 — 1994-11-23
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known for
Directing
Credits
43 titles
David Neves (14 May 1938 – 23 November 1994) was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter. He directed nine films between 1964 and 1988. He was a member of the jury at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival in 1970.
Known for
NRThe new Brazilian cinematic movement (Cinema Novo) through films starring actors Antonio Pitanga and Luiza Maranhão.
Colagem
1967
5.1Biography of a Brazilian dancer who lived on an island and practiced nudism when it was forbidden by law.
Luz Del Fuego
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O curso do poeta
1974
Brazilan writer Jorge Amado and his everyday life.
Na Casa de Rio Vermelho
1974
NRCelebrating his 80th birthday, pioneer Brazilian filmmaker Humberto Mauro talks about his life, work, and the project "A Noiva da Cidade".
Entrevista de Humberto Mauro a David Neves e Alex Viany
1977
NR"Life and work of the Maranhense poet Sousândrade (1833-1902), illustrated with engravings on Brazilian history, from the discovery to the proclamation of the Republic."
O Guesa
1969
Film credits
1970s · 3 titles
NRCelebrating his 80th birthday, pioneer Brazilian filmmaker Humberto Mauro talks about his life, work, and the project "A Noiva da Cidade".
Entrevista de Humberto Mauro a David Neves e Alex Viany
1977
NRThe importance of the Cannes Film Festival in world terms and what it represented for Brazil in 1971. For Brazilian cinema, Cannes 71 represented the transition from film to industrialized production. It is the meeting of producers, technicians, critics , celebrities in general, offering opportunities for greater knowledge and renewal of values
Brazil in Cannes
1971
6.5Documentary about Humberto Mauro, his work and its importance.
Mauro, Humberto
1975
Behind the camera
NRThe new Brazilian cinematic movement (Cinema Novo) through films starring actors Antonio Pitanga and Luiza Maranhão.
Colagem
1967
5.1Biography of a Brazilian dancer who lived on an island and practiced nudism when it was forbidden by law.
Luz Del Fuego
1982
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O curso do poeta
1974
Brazilan writer Jorge Amado and his everyday life.
Na Casa de Rio Vermelho
1974
NRCelebrating his 80th birthday, pioneer Brazilian filmmaker Humberto Mauro talks about his life, work, and the project "A Noiva da Cidade".
Entrevista de Humberto Mauro a David Neves e Alex Viany
1977
NR"Life and work of the Maranhense poet Sousândrade (1833-1902), illustrated with engravings on Brazilian history, from the discovery to the proclamation of the Republic."
O Guesa
1969
6.0Documentary about Flamengo, one of the most popular soccer teams in Brazil
Flamengo Paixão
1980
4.7In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
1971
4.7In the 60's Lúcia McCartney is a call girl who is a fan of the Beatles. A diplomat tries to get her out of prostitution by falling in love with her.
Lucia McCartney, Call Girl
1971
7.8Documentary about Maria Bethânia, at the very beginning of her career as a singer, when she arrived in Rio da Bahia to replace Nara Leão in the show Opinião. Bethânia's appearance, at that time in southern Rio, was a cultural shock that shook the city. The film also contains scenes of her daily life and meetings with other musicians.
Bethânia Bem de Perto: A Propósito de um Show
1966
6.2During the military dictatorship in Brazil, Lorena, Lia and Ana Clara, three university students of different social backgrounds and origins meet at a nun's pension in São Paulo. Besides their differences, they become close friends, sharing their dramas and dreams, helping each other until the day they have to separate permanently.
As Meninas
1995
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Em Tempo de Nava
1974
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O Habitante de Pasárgada
1976
No synopsis available yet.
A Criação Literária de João Guimarães Rosa
1969
A documentary on poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade.
O Fazendeiro do Ar
1974
6.8Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was a very original and talented player, having curved legs. Women and alcohol were his passion, and the cause of his later decadence. After a glorious career, he died in financial misery, forgotten.
Garrincha: Joy of the People
1962
No synopsis available yet.
Tarzan
1970
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Música, Poesia e Amor
1976
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Um contador de histórias
1974
3.0No synopsis available yet.
Veredas de Minas
1975
9.0The political activity of students in the 60s.
Oito Universitários
1967
5.1Movie director in his forties and in existential crisis falls in love with an unknown teen girl he sees walking down the streets, without knowing she's the daughter of the woman he's having a relationship with.
Fulaninha
1986
5.1Movie director in his forties and in existential crisis falls in love with an unknown teen girl he sees walking down the streets, without knowing she's the daughter of the woman he's having a relationship with.
Fulaninha
1986
No synopsis available yet.
Viva a Penha
1977
NRNo synopsis available yet.
O escritor na vida pública
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Jaguar
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Jaguar
1968
9.0Short film about the life and career of the notorious Brazilian writer Lima Barreto.
Lima Barreto: Trajetória
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Romancista ao Norte
1976
An overlook at the southern Rio de Janeiro neighborhoods, from the perspective of one of its most well-known places: Jardim de Alah, a group of squares on the middle of neighborhoods Ipanema and Leblon. There, people of different social classes interact together - workers who live in the Cruzada de São Sebastião building and the local bourgeois class who live in fancy condos. There, the rich and the poor unite in the same spirit.
Jardim de Alah
1989
10.0Couple whose marriage is at stake delve into the past, with the help of a diary and some home movies. In these movies, Helena, the woman's suicidal friend, has an important role.
Memories of Helen
1969
10.0Couple whose marriage is at stake delve into the past, with the help of a diary and some home movies. In these movies, Helena, the woman's suicidal friend, has an important role.
Memories of Helen
1969
8.0Two contrasting social groups get in touch: three architects and three street urchins, all struggling for survival.
Muito Prazer
1979
6.5Documentary about Humberto Mauro, his work and its importance.
Mauro, Humberto
1975
6.5Documentary about Humberto Mauro, his work and its importance.
Mauro, Humberto
1975