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AKA:
Manoel Candido Pinto de Oliveira
,
Manoel DeOliveira
Birthplace:
Oporto, Portugal
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This preeminent Portuguese filmmaker began his career as an actor and documentary filmmaker in the 1920s and turned to fictional works in 1942. When his first feature, the brilliantly photographed children's film "Aniki-Bo" failed to find an audience, he retreated for close to 15 years before returning to moviemaking. By the time, Oliveira began to receive worldwide attention as a prominent director, he was already in his 60s. Thirty years later, he was still making accomplished films that captivated critics and audiences. The son of a prominent businessman, Manoel de Oliveira spent part of his
While growing up, competed as a gymnast and athlete
1925
Joined father's business aged 17 (date approximate)
Competed as a race car driver in Portugal and Brazil up until 1940
1927
With others attempted--but failed--to make a film about Portugal's participation in WWI
1928
Acting debut in the silent "Fatima Milagrosa", directed by Rino Lupo
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