Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Born: 1932-05-25 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade remains one of the most searched entertainment personalities associated with Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and modern film culture.

Joaquim Pedro de Andrade (Rio de Janeiro, May 25, 1932 – September 10, 1988) was a Brazilian filmmaker. He was a member of the Cinema Novo movement. Andrade is best known for his 1969 film Macunaíma, based loosely on the novel of the same title by Mário de Andrade. His 1962 documentary film Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle was entered into the 13th Berlin International Film Festival.