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Lauro Escorel
A master of the visual and a master of light in Brazilian cinema, Lauro Escorel combines artistic refinement with documentary rigor to explore the country’s art, architecture, and history.
- Region
- São Paulo, SP, Sudeste
- Age
- 76
Authorial vision
Lauro Escorel’s artistic vision is deeply shaped by his legendary career as a cinematographer on some of the greatest classics of Brazilian cinema. As a director, he brings this refined visual sensibility to the realm of documentary filmmaking, dedicating himself to portraying leading figures in the visual arts, literature, and architecture. His films are distinguished by their compositional elegance, careful handling of time, and celebration of Brazil’s aesthetic heritage.
Filmography
- SARS-CoV-2: O Tempo da Pandemia
2021 · Documentary · Director · 88 min
Seven doctors and public health experts have taken on the mission of fighting the pandemic, working for free. Paulo Chapchap, Maurício Ceschin, Gonzalo Vecina, Drauzio Varella, Sidney Klajner, Eugênio Vilaça, and Pedro Barbosa discuss this unexpected turn in their careers. The film also features the stories of seven other frontline healthcare professionals working in São Paulo and Manaus, who share their experiences of confronting COVID-19 while caring for infected patients and the elderly.
- Fotografação
2020 · Documentary · Writer & Director · 76 min
Offering a look at Brazilian photography, from its origins to the present day, "Fotografação" explores how the country is portrayed in the work of various artists and discusses the impact of digital technologies on contemporary society.
- A Fera na Selva
2017 · Film · Drama, Romance · Director · 90 min
A story about a man who hopes to witness something extraordinary. Based on the book by Henry James.
- Sonho Sem Fim
1986 · Film · Biografia · Writer & Director · 93 min
The story of one of the pioneers of Brazilian cinema, Eduardo Abelim, from the beginning of his career in Rio de Janeiro to the filming of "The Revolution of 1930".
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