Geraldo Sarno - Actor Profile

Geraldo Sarno

Directing
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
7Total Films
6.7 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1938
Birth Place: Poções, Bahia, Brazil

About Geraldo Sarno

Geraldo Sarno (6 March 1938 – 22 February 2022) was a Brazilian documentarist, screenwriter and film director. Born in Poções, after studying law at the Universidad del Salvador Sarno moved to São Paulo where he became an assistant of Thomaz Farkas. He made his directorial debut in 1965 with the Farkas-produced Viramundo, about the internal migration in north-east Brazil, which was one of the major themes in his documentary career. Among Sarno's best known works was the critically acclaimed film Colonel Delmiro Gouveia (1978), a mix between documentary and fiction which has been described as "the last really significant title of the Cinema Novo movement". In 2008, he won the award for best direction at the Brasília Film Festival for the film Tudo Isto Me Parece Um Sonho, while in 2010 his film O Último Romance de Balzac was awarded the Special Jury Award at the Gramado Film Festival.

Geraldo Sarno Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Geraldo Sarno reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Geraldo Sarno's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Geraldo Sarno's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Cinema Novo, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Geraldo Sarno Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Geraldo Sarno's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Geraldo Sarno has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Dois Sertões Self Flop Similar →
2016 Cinema Novo Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2014 Reviramundo Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2008 Tudo Isto Me Parece um Sonho Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Eu Carrego um Cinema Dentro de Mim himself Flop Similar →
2008 Milagrez Self Flop Similar →
2006 Depois do Transe Self Flop Similar →

Geraldo Sarno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Geraldo Sarno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Geraldo Sarno is "Cinema Novo" with a rating of 6.7/10.

How many movies has Geraldo Sarno acted in?

Geraldo Sarno has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Geraldo Sarno?

Other notable films include "Depois do Transe", "Eu Carrego um Cinema Dentro de Mim", and "Tudo Isto Me Parece um Sonho".

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