Biography

Carlos José Fontes Diegues OMC, known as Cacá Diegues (Maceió, May 19, 1940 – Rio de Janeiro, February 14, 2025), was a Brazilian filmmaker. He was one of the founders of Cinema Novo.

Known For

Mais Luz

For All - O Trampolim da Vitória

Dossiê Jango

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Brazilian Cinema in the 20th Century

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Looking for Black Orpheus

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Neville D'Almeida: Chronicler of Beauty and Chaos

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Filmando Bye Bye Brasil

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Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo

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