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Walter Carvalho

Walter Carvalho

Camera1947João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil

Biography

Walter Carvalho is a critically and internationally acclaimed Brazilian cinematographer. Carvalho has worked on over 70 films in his career since entering the Cinema of Brazil in 1973. He has won some 30 different professional film awards to date and has worked on acclaimed Brazilian films such as Carandiru in 2003. He is the father of also cinematographer Lula Carvalho.

Acting History

2026
2023
2022
The Path
TVDirector
Pantanal
TVDirector
2021
Paul Singer, Uma Utopia Militante
Director of Photography
2020
2019
Agunia
Director of Photography
Barretão
Director of Photography
2018
The Asphalt Kiss
Director of Photography
Land of the Strong
TVDirector of Photography
2017
Iran
Director
Iran
Director of Photography
Iran
Screenplay
The Movie of My Life
Director of Photography
The Movie of My Life
Camera Operator
Whirlpool
Director of Photography
Uma Noite em Sampa
Director of Photography
Dark Days
TVDirector of Photography
Dark Days
TVDirector
2016
Cacaso
as Self
Above Justice
TVDirector of Photography
Above Justice
TVDirector
Nothing Remains the Same
TVDirector of Photography
2015
About Cinema
Director
Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem
Director of Photography
2014
Getulio
Director of Photography
Brincante
Director
The Party
TVDirector of Photography
The Party
TVDirector
2013
Sentimental Education
Director of Photography
O Canto da Sereia
TVDirector of Photography
2012
Rat Fever
Director of Photography
Marighella
Additional Photography
Between Valleys
Director of Photography
2011
The Absence that Moves Us
Director of Photography
Heleno
Director of Photography
2010
Poema Sujo
Director of Photography
2009
23 Anos em 7 Segundos
Director of Photography
Stolen Dreams
Director of Photography
The Herb of the Rat
Director of Photography
Budapeste
Director
2008
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
Director of Photography
Sertão: Veredas
Director of Photography
2007
Iluminados
as Self
Cleopatra
Director of Photography
The Ballroom
Director of Photography
Santiago
Director of Photography
2006
Bog of Beasts
Associate Producer
Bog of Beasts
Director of Photography
The Spirit of Zé Lins
Camera Operator
Love for Sale
Director of Photography
The Machine
Director of Photography
In Evil Hour
Director of Photography
BerlinBall
Director of Photography
2005
Delicate Crime
Director of Photography
2004
Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop
Director of Photography
Heliorama
Director of Photography
2003
A Love Movie
Director of Photography
Carandiru
Director of Photography
Thomaz Farkas, Brazilian
Additional Photography
2002
Madame Satã
Director of Photography
Mango Yellow
Still Photographer
Mango Yellow
Director of Photography
2001
To the Left of the Father
Director of Photography
Janela da Alma
Director of Photography
Possible Loves
Director of Photography
Favorite Son
Director of Photography
Behind the Sun
Director of Photography
A Canga
Director of Photography
2000
Villa-Lobos: A Life of Passion
Director of Photography
1999
News from a Personal War
Director of Photography
1998
Midnight
Director of Photography
Futebol
Director of Photography
Central Station
Director of Photography
1997
Little Book of Love
Director of Photography
1996
Jorge Amado
Camera Operator
Foreign Land
Director of Photography
1995
Socorro Nobre
Director of Photography
Zweig: A Morte em Cena
Director of Photography
Cinema de Lágrimas
Director of Photography
1991
Nosso Amigo Radamés Gnattali
Director of Photography
1990
A Messed-Up School
Director of Photography
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
Director of Photography
The Mystery of Robin Hood
Director of Photography
Cesium-137
Director of Photography
Cesium-137
Camera Operator
Assim na Tela Como no Céu
Director of Photography
O Círculo de Fogo
Director of Photography
1989
How Good to See You Alive
Director of Photography
1988
Sonhei com Você
Director of Photography
Uma Questão de Terra
Director of Photography
The Inspector
Director of Photography
1987
The Trapalhões in A Dog's Will
Director of Photography
Si tu vas à Rio... tu meurs
Director of Photography
Terra Para Rose
Camera Operator
Damas da Noite
Director of Photography
1986
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
Director of Photography
Churrascaria Brasil
Director of Photography
1985
Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta
Director of Photography
Pedro Mico
Director of Photography
Two Times Woman
Director of Photography
A Rocinha tem Histórias
Director of Photography
Igreja da Libertação
Director of Photography
1983
Sargento Getúlio
Director of Photography
A Difícil Viagem
Director of Photography
1982
Cinema Paraibano - Vinte Anos
Director of Photography
O Homem de Areia
Director of Photography
A Missa do Galo
Director of Photography
Lages, a Força do Povo
Additional Camera
Só no Carnaval...
Director of Photography
1981
Boi de Prata
Director of Photography
Jubileu
Cinematography
1980
Flamengo Paixão
Camera Operator
A, B, C, Brasil
Camera Operator
Anatomia do Espectador
Director of Photography
1979
Brasília Segundo Feldman
Additional Photography
MAM SOS
Director
1978
Dia de Erê
Director of Photography
1977
Pankararu de Brejo dos Padres
Director of Photography
Brinquedo Popular do Nordeste
Director of Photography
Boi de Reis
Director of Photography
1976
Memória Goitacá
Director of Photography
Chico da Silva
Director of Photography
1975
O Último Dia de Lampião
Director of Photography
Mutirão
Director of Photography
Quilombo
Director of Photography
A Pedra da Riqueza
Director of Photography
Chinese Viola
Director of Photography
1974
Vila Boa de Goyaz
Title Graphics
1972
Incelência para um Trem de Ferro
Director of Photography
1969
Os Homens do Caranguejo
Producer's Assistant

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Known For
Camera
Gender
Male
Birthday
1/1/1947(79 years old)
Place of Birth
João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil