Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias

Biography

Ozualdo Ribeiro Candeias was a Brazilian filmmaker and actor born in 1918 or registered in 1922, who worked as an aeronautics sergeant, truck driver, and more before turning to cinema at 37. He founded the Cinema Marginal movement with his debut feature "A Margem" in 1967, which explored life in poverty in urban and rural Brazil. Candeias' films, including "Caçada Sangrenta" and "The Awakening of the Beast", won awards at film festivals, but were often met with small audiences during his lifetime. His work remains notable for its experimental nature and advocacy for independent filmmakers.