José Carlos Burle

José Carlos Burle was a Brazilian film director, screenwriter, and composer. He was instrumental in the early development of Brazilian cinema, co-founding the Atlântida Cinematográfica in 1941, which became a pivotal studio in the country's film industry. Burle directed and wrote several influential films, including É com Este Que Eu Vou (1948) and Depois Eu Conto (1956). Additionally, he composed popular songs such as "Cabocla" and "Meu Limão, Meu Limoeiro," which have been recorded by various artists. Burle's multifaceted contributions have left a lasting legacy in Brazilian culture.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1910-07-19 · Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
- Died
- 1983-10-23
Known for
- Carnaval Atlântida (1952) — Director
- Quem Roubou Meu Samba? (1959) — Screenplay
- Também Somos Irmãos (1949) — Director
- Luz dos Meus Olhos (1947) — Director
- O Craque (1953)
- Três Vagabundos (1952)
- O Cantor e o Milionário (1958) — Producer
- Depois Eu Conto (1956) — Writer
- Maior Que o Ódio (1951) — Director
- Moleque Tião (1943) — Director
- Barnabé, You Are Mine (1952) — Director
- That's What I'm Gonna Do (1948) — Director
- Falta Alguém no Manicômio (1948) — Director
- Tristezas Não Pagam Dívidas (1943) — Director
- Chamas no Cafezal (1954) — Director
- Terra sem Deus (1963) — Director