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Miguel Borges

Directing
76 years oldPicos, Piauí, Brazil

Biography

Miguel Henrique Borges, professional name Miguel Borges (Picos, Piauí, February 21, 1937 - São Lourenço, Minas Gerais, June 17, 2013) was a Brazilian filmmaker and journalist, working in Rio newspapers such as O metropolitano, Tribuna da Imprensa, Última Hora and Jornal do Comércio and Prensa Latina. He is considered one of the precursors of Cinema Novo due to his direction in the episode "Zé da Cachorra" in the collective film Cinco Vezes Favela, being his first work as a director. He ended his work as a filmmaker in 1985 with the short film "The Shoes".

Personal Details

Born
February 21, 1937 - June 17, 2013 (age 76)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Picos, Piauí, Brazil
Known For
Directing

Also Known As

Miguel Henrique Borges
Miguel H. Borges