Lima Barreto ( 23 June 1906 – 23 November 1982 ) was a Brazilian film director and screenwriter . He directed six films between 1940 and 1961 . His film '' O Cangaceiro '' was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival , where it was " much liked for its original and truly national flavour . "
1953 Cannes Film Festival
1953 Cannes Film Festival
Lima Barreto (director)