The Spirit of Zé Lins (2006)

Documentary on the life and work of José Lins do Rego (1901-1957), one of Brazil's greatest 20th century literary authors, writer of celebrated novels "Menino de Engenho", "Fogo Morto", "Moleque Ricardo", "Riacho Doce" and many more.

Cast (16)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

J

José Lins do Rego

Self (voice)

Vladimir Carvalho

Self

Othon Bastos

Narrator

Rodolfo Arena

J

José Medeiros

Self

B

Beatriz Medeiros

Self

M

Manoel Batista Medeiros

Self

E

Edson Nery da Fonseca

Self

Carlos Heitor Cony

Self

T

Thiago de Mello

Self

R

Rachel de Queiroz

Self

Ariano Suassuna

Self

Walter Lima Jr.

Self

A

Afonso Arinos

Self

M

Maria Elizabeth Lins do Rego

Self

S

Sávio Rolim

Self

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