Glauber Rocha - Actor Profile

Glauber Rocha

Directing
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 14, 1939
Birth Place: Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

About Glauber Rocha

Glauber de Andrade Rocha (Vitória da Conquista, March 14, 1939 — Rio de Janeiro, August 22, 1981) was a Brazilian filmmaker, considered by critics, specialized journalists and the public as one of the biggest names in the history of Brazilian cinema. Revered as a revolutionary genius, he was one of the founders of the avant-garde Cinema Novo movement, and many of his works, such as Deus e o Diabo Na Terra do Sol, Terra em Transe and O Dragão da Maldade Contra o Santo Guerreiro, are often listed as some of the best Brazilian films of all time.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Glauber Rocha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Glauber Rocha's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Glauber Rocha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Life is Strange, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Glauber Rocha Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Glauber Rocha's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Glauber Rocha.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Golpe de Vista (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2022 11 and a Half Questions to Julio Calasso Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2021 Steps - Flop Similar →
2021 The Good Cinema Self Flop Similar →
2020 Glauber, Claro Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Candango: Memoirs from a Festival Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2020 Race Antenna Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2020 Corman's Eyedrops Got Me Too Crazy Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 A Mulher da Luz Própria Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Memórias do Grupo Opinião Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2016 Cinema Novo Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2015 Os Cravos e a Rocha - Flop Similar →
2015 Cordilheiras no Mar: A Fúria do Fogo Bárbaro Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Life is Strange Himself Super Hit Similar →
2015 El Viaje Glauber Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2014 O Brasil de Darcy Ribeiro - Flop Similar →
2012 Tropicália Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2011 Glauber Rocha em Defesa do Cinema Brasileiro Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2009 Três cortes para Glauber - Flop Similar →
2008 Days in Sintra - Flop Similar →
2008 Milagrez Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Anabazys: O Terceiro Testamento de Glauber Rocha - Flop Similar →
2007 O Brasil de Glauber Rocha - Flop Similar →
2006 Manifesto Glauber - Flop Similar →
2006 Depois do Transe Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2005 I Am Cuba, the Siberian Mammoth Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2005 A Degola Fatal Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2004 Retrato da Terra Ele mesmo Flop Similar →
2003 Glauber Rocha - The Movie, Brazil's Labyrinth Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2003 Abry Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2002 Rocha Que Voa Self (archive footage) Average Similar →
2000 Another Country Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Glauber em Tempo - Redescobrindo o Brasil - Flop Similar →
1998 Entangling Shadows (voice) Flop Similar →
1997 At Midnight with Glauber Rocha - Flop Similar →
1991 Que Viva Glauber! (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1987 No Tempo de Glauber - Flop Similar →
1980 The Age of the Earth Self (uncredited) Average Similar →
1979 ORG Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1979 Jorge Amado no Cinema - Average Similar →
1977 Di Cavalcanti Di Glauber Narrator Average Similar →
1975 Claro - Flop Similar →
1975 Mauro, Humberto - Flop Similar →
1975 The Guns and the People Himself Hit Similar →
1970 Wind from the East (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1970 Diario Spagnolo Él mismo Flop Similar →
1969 Bahia, For Example Self Super Hit Similar →
1967 Improvised and Purposeful: Cinema Novo Self Super Hit Similar →
1965 Simon of the Desert Man in nightclub (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Grande Feira Homem empurrando mulher Super Hit Similar →

Glauber Rocha - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Glauber Rocha?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Glauber Rocha is "Life is Strange" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Glauber Rocha acted in?

Glauber Rocha has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Glauber Rocha?

Other notable films include "Corman's Eyedrops Got Me Too Crazy", "Glauber, Claro", and "A Grande Feira".