Sérgio Ricardo facts for kids
João Lutfi (born June 18, 1932 – died July 23, 2020), known to many as Sérgio Ricardo, was a talented Brazilian artist. He was famous for being both a movie director and a composer. He created music for films and also directed several of his own.
Who Was Sérgio Ricardo?
Sérgio Ricardo was born in a city called Marília, in São Paulo, Brazil. He lived a long life, becoming a very important person in Brazilian movies and music. He passed away on July 23, 2020, at 88 years old, in Rio de Janeiro.
His Work in Movies
Sérgio Ricardo was a busy artist who worked on many films. He directed five movies between 1964 and 1974. He also wrote music for movies, which is called composing a "score."
Famous Film Music
One of his most famous works was composing the music for the movie Black God, White Devil. This film came out in 1964 and is very well-known in Brazil. His music helped tell the story and set the mood for the movie.
Directing Films
Besides writing music, Sérgio Ricardo also directed movies himself. In 1974, he directed a film called The Night of the Scarecrow. This shows he was a versatile artist, able to both create music and guide the making of a whole film.
