Fernando Lopes (filmmaker) facts for kids

Fernando Lopes (born December 28, 1935 – died May 2, 2012) was a famous Portuguese film director. A film director is like the main storyteller of a movie. They decide how the film looks and sounds. Fernando Lopes was also a film teacher at the Portuguese National Conservatory, which is now called the Lisbon Theatre and Film School. He passed away in Lisbon at the age of 76 due to throat cancer.

About Fernando Lopes

Fernando Lopes was born in a small town called Maçãs de Dona Maria in Portugal. He grew up to become one of the most important directors in Portuguese cinema. He was part of a movement called Novo Cinema Português. This was a new way of making movies in Portugal.

His Style of Filmmaking

Fernando Lopes was known for making films that felt very real. He often explored deep human emotions and everyday life. His movies sometimes showed the struggles and hopes of ordinary people. He wanted his films to make people think and feel.

Teaching and Influence

Besides directing, Fernando Lopes loved to teach. He shared his knowledge with many young filmmakers at the Lisbon Theatre and Film School. He helped inspire a new generation of directors in Portugal. His work left a big mark on Portuguese cinema.

Filmography

Fernando Lopes directed many films throughout his career. Here is a list of some of his most notable works:

• Pedras e o Tempo, As (1961)
• Voo da Amizade, O (1962)
• Palavras e os Fios, As (1962)
• Rota do Progresso (1964)
• Belarmino (1964)
• Se Deus Quiser (1966)
• Cruzeiro do Sul (1966)
• Hoje à Estreia (1967)
• Tejo na Rota do Progresso (1967)
• Vermelho, Amarelo e Verde (1969)
• Nacionalidade: Português (1972)
• A Aventura Calculada (1972)
• Era Uma Vez... Amanhã (1972)
• Uma Abelha na Chuva (1972)
• Encoberto, O (1975)
• Cantigamente (1 episode, 1976)
• Nós por cá Todos Bem (1978)
• Lisboa (1979) (TV)
• Crónica dos Bons Malandros (1984)
• Matar Saudades (1988)
• Fio do Horizonte, O (1993)
• Gérard, Fotógrafo (1998) (TV)
• Cinema (2001)
• Delfim, O (2002) aka Dauphin, Le (France)
• Lá Fora (2004)
• 98 Octanas (2006)