Globo Filmes Unveils Glauber Rocha Bio: A Legacy of Social Commentary Globo Filmes' latest production is a timely reminder of Brazilian filmmaker Glauber Rocha's enduring influence on cinema and social commentary.
Born in 1939 in Canavieiras, Bahia, Brazil, Rocha's artistic vision was shaped by the tumultuous social landscape of post war Brazil.
Early Life and Influences Rocha's upbringing in poverty stricken Brazil instilled in him a strong sense of social justice.