João César Monteiro

João César Monteiro

actor, director, writer

João César Monteiro was born on Feb 02, 1939 in Portugal. João César Monteiro's big-screen debut came with Amor de Perdição: Memórias de uma Família - Season 1 directed by Manoel de Oliveira in 1978, strarring Degradado. João César Monteiro is known for As Bodas de Deus directed by João César Monteiro, Rita Durão stars as Joana de Deus and João César Monteiro as João de Deus. João César Monteiro has got 7 awards and 9 nominations so far. The most recent award João César Monteiro achieved is Faro Island Film Festival. The upcoming new movie João César Monteiro plays is Vai~E~Vem which will be released on Jun 03, 2003.

Born in Figueira da Foz, a cosmopolitan beach resort, moved to Lisbon at the age of 15. In 1963 studies cinema at London School of Technique and starts his first movie at 1965 only concluded five years later. "Silvestre" from Portuguese short stories was presented at Venice Film Festival, where he returns with "Souvenirs from the Yellow House - Recordações da Casa Amarela" and wins the Silver Lion. Again in Venice with "God's Comedy" and another prize (Il Gran Premio Speciale della Giuria da Mostra). Known as provocative, performs in all his film usually as the main character.

  • Birthday

    Feb 02, 1939
  • Place of Birth

    Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Known For

Awards

7 wins & 9 nominations

Faro Island Film Festival
2003
Best Screenplay
Winner - Golden Moon Award
São Paulo International Film Festival
2003
Best in Perspectives
Winner - Critics Award
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