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Vinicius de Moraes

Composer, Producer, Writer

October 19, 1913 — July 9, 1980 (66 years)
(October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist, and playwright who later became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music and literature. He served as a diplomat; composed his own bossa nova music; and as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several albums.

Known For

  • Black Orpheus
    Black Orpheus1959
  • Noah's Ark
    Noah's Ark2024
  • The Girl from Ipanema
    The Girl from Ipanema1967
  • Para Viver um Grande Amor
    Para Viver um Grande Amor1984
  • Noturnos
    Noturnos1 season
  • Doomed Lovers
    Doomed Lovers1967
  • Balada das Duas Mocinhas de Botafogo
    Balada das Duas Mocinhas de Botafogo2006

Filmography

2026
The Girl from Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto, reine de la bossa nova · as Self
2025
Os Afro-sambas: O Brasil de Baden e Vinícius · as Self (archive Footage)
2023
They Shot the Piano Player · as Self (archive Audio)
2022
Otto: De Trás p/ Diante · as Self (archive Footage)
2022
Miúcha: The Voice of Bossa Nova · as Self
2021
Pixinguinha, an Affectionate Man · as Self (archive Footage)
2021
Garoto - Vivo Sonhando · as Self (archive Footage)
2015
Chico: Artista Brasileiro · as Self (archive Footage)
2012
The Music According to Antonio Carlos Jobim · as Self
2005
Vinicius · as Self (archive Footage)
2005
Coisa Mais Linda: Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova · as Self (archive Footage)
1990
ABC da Greve · as Self
1981
Brasil · as Self (archive Footage)
1980
Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família · as Self
1980
Certas Palavras com Chico Buarque · as Self
1972
Top to ... · as Self
1968
Senza rete · as Self
1967
Girl of Ipanema · as Self
1967
Cinema Novo · as Self