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Henfil

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Feb 5, 1944 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Ribeirão das Neves, State of Minas Gerais, Brazil

Biography

Henrique de Souza Filho, universally known as Henfil (Ribeirão das Neves, February 5, 1944 – Rio de Janeiro, January 4, 1988), was an influential Brazilian cartoonist, comic strip artist, journalist, writer, and activist. Recognized for his acerbic, critical humor and deep engagement with Brazilian social and political issues, especially during the military dictatorship, Henfil left a lasting legacy in the country's culture and journalism.

Known For

Acting
2024Reading Again GraúnaSelf (archive footage)
2018What are you Laughing At? Humour and DictatorshipSelf (archive footage)
2017HenfilSelf (archive footage)
2006Três Irmãos de SangueSelf (archive footage)
1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
1984O Evangelho Segundo Teotônio
Directing
1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)Director
Writing
2003Cartas da MãeBook
1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)Screenplay
1987Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)Screenstory
Crew
1990ABC of a StrikeThanks
1984O Evangelho Segundo TeotônioTitle Graphics