Zózimo Bulbul (September 21, 1937 – January 24, 2013) was a Brazilian actor, filmmaker, and activist. Bulbul was a prominent proponent of Afro-Brazilian culture within Brazilian cinema and society at-large.[1] Bulbul co-founded and organized the Encontro de Cinema Negro Brasil, África & Américas, which showcases films featuring African and Afro-Brazilian actors, directors, and themes.[1]

Bulbul made his film debut in the 1962 Brazilian motion picture, Cinco Vezes Favela.[1] He went on to star in more than thirty films throughout his career, including Quilombo and Sagarana: The Duel.[1] Bulbul was also a filmmaker and film director. His best known work was his Abolição, which he released in 1988.[1] Through Abolição, Bulbul explored the 100th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Brazil.[1] (Slavery was outlawed by the Lei Áurea in 1888.)

Bulbul lived abroad in New York City during the height of the Brazilian dictatorship in the 1970s.[1]

His life and work were depicted in the 2006 documentary Zózimo Bulbul. The film was directed by Lázaro Ramos as part of the Canal Brasil TV series Retratos Brasileiros.[2]

Zózimo Bulbul died from a heart attack at his apartment in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro on January 24, 2013, at the age of 75.[1] He was survived by his wife of thirty years, Biza Vianna.[1] He was buried at São Francisco Xavier cemetery in the Caju neighborhood of the city.[1]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1962 Cinco vezes Favela (segment "Pedreira de São Diego")
1963 Ganga Zumba
1965 Grande Sertão
1966 Onde a Terra Começa
1967 Entranced Earth Reporter
1967 Proezas de Satanás na Vila de Leva e Tráz
1967 Garota de Ipanema
1967 El justicero Dudu da Briga
1968 O Homem Nu
1968 O Engano Lover
1969 Operaçao Tumulto
1969 O Cangaceiro Sem Deus
1969 Compasso de Espera Jorge
1969 A Compadecida Manuel / Frade
1970 República da Traição
1970 The Palace of Angels Ambassador from Senegal
1970 Jardim de Guerra
1970 A Guerra dos Pelados
1971 Quando as Mulheres Paqueram
1972 Os Sóis da Ilha de Páscoa Helvio
1973 Sagarana: The Duel
1974 El Encanto del amor prohibido
1974 Pureza Proibida Chico
1974 Brutos Inocentes
1975 Ana, a Libertina
1979 Black Goddess Babatunde
1980 Parceiros da Aventura Grevista
1980 Giselle Jorge
1983 A Menina e o Estuprador Pedro
1984 Quilombo Stone Man
1987 Tanga (Deu no New York Times?)
1988 Natal da Portela
2002 The Forest Procópio
2004 Filhas do Vento Marquinho
2005 O Veneno da Madrugada Carmichael
2010 5x Favela, Agora por Nós Mesmos Homem do Bar (final film role)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Morre o ator e cineasta Zózimo Bulbul, aos 75 anos". O Globo. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
  2. ^ "Zózimo Bulbul foi grande ator, cineasta e amigo, diz Lázaro Ramos". Folha de S. Paulo. 2013-01-24. Retrieved 2013-02-08.
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