Portrait of Walter Carvalho

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Walter Carvalho

Career

Active from 1972 to 2026, with up to 6 main titles a year.

Average score
GoodWatch score65/100
Highest rated
Poster for Central Station
Central Station
GoodWatch score86/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 28 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.9 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.3 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 6.3 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.2 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Walter Carvalho Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Scare
    1.5, average 2.6
  • Uncanny
    1.5, average 2.5
  • Warfare
    0.5, average 1.2
  • Adrenaline
    4.1, average 4.8

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Social Commentary 11
  • Brazilian Cinema 10
  • Character Study 5
  • Brazilian Drama 5
  • Character-Driven 4
  • Melancholy 3
  • Social Realism 3
  • Character-Driven Narrative 3
  • Hopeful 2
  • Philosophical Exploration 2
  • Political Intrigue 2
  • Ensemble Cast 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

127
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

3 titles
Adeus, Brasília
Adeus, Brasília (2026)

Additional Photography

Mestre Zu
Mestre Zu (2026)

Director of Photography

Paul Singer, Uma Utopia Militante
Paul Singer, Uma Utopia Militante (2021)

Director of Photography

2010s

24 titles · average score 65
The Asphalt Kiss
The Asphalt Kiss (2018)
GoodWatch score 75

Director of Photography

The Movie of My Life
The Movie of My Life (2017)
GoodWatch score 75

Camera Operator, Director of Photography

Whirlpool
Whirlpool (2017)
GoodWatch score 61

Director of Photography

Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem
Quanto Tempo o Tempo Tem (2015)
GoodWatch score 69

Director of Photography

About Cinema
About Cinema (2015)

Director

Getulio
Getulio (2014)
GoodWatch score 67

Director of Photography

Brincante
Brincante (2014)

Director

Sentimental Education
Sentimental Education (2013)
GoodWatch score 56

Director of Photography

Rat Fever
Rat Fever (2012)
GoodWatch score 66

Director of Photography

Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio
Raul: O Início, o Fim e o Meio (2012)
GoodWatch score 77

Director

Between Valleys
Between Valleys (2012)

Director of Photography

Heleno
Heleno (2011)
GoodWatch score 47

Director of Photography

2000s

34 titles · average score 63
Stolen Dreams
Stolen Dreams (2009)
GoodWatch score 56

Director of Photography

The Ballroom
The Ballroom (2007)
GoodWatch score 65

Director of Photography

Santiago
Santiago (2007)
GoodWatch score 81

Director of Photography

Love for Sale
Love for Sale (2006)
GoodWatch score 55

Director of Photography

Bog of Beasts
Bog of Beasts (2006)
GoodWatch score 56

Director of Photography, Associate Producer

Intermissions
Intermissions (2004)
GoodWatch score 78

Director of Photography

Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop
Cazuza: Time Doesn't Stop (2004)
GoodWatch score 67

Director of Photography, Director

Carandiru
Carandiru (2003)
GoodWatch score 74

Director of Photography

Madame Satã
Madame Satã (2002)
GoodWatch score 64

Director of Photography

To the Left of the Father
To the Left of the Father (2001)
GoodWatch score 78

Director of Photography

Possible Loves
Possible Loves (2001)
GoodWatch score 61

Director of Photography

Behind the Sun
Behind the Sun (2001)
GoodWatch score 77

Director of Photography

1990s

20 titles · average score 64
News from a Personal War
News from a Personal War (1999)
GoodWatch score 80

Director of Photography

Central Station
Central Station (1998)
GoodWatch score 86

Director of Photography

Midnight
Midnight (1998)
GoodWatch score 61

Director of Photography

Futebol
Futebol (1998)

Director of Photography

Little Book of Love
Little Book of Love (1997)
GoodWatch score 62

Director of Photography

Foreign Land
Foreign Land (1996)
GoodWatch score 78

Director of Photography

Socorro Nobre
Socorro Nobre (1995)

Director of Photography

Os Trapalhões e a Árvore da Juventude
Os Trapalhões e a Árvore da Juventude (1991)
GoodWatch score 55

Director of Photography

Uma Escola Atrapalhada
Uma Escola Atrapalhada (1990)
GoodWatch score 47

Director of Photography

Cesium-137
Cesium-137 (1990)
GoodWatch score 62

Camera Operator, Director of Photography

Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra (1990)

Director of Photography

O Mistério de Robin Hood
O Mistério de Robin Hood (1990)
GoodWatch score 44

Director of Photography

1980s

28 titles · average score 69
How Good to See You Alive
How Good to See You Alive (1989)
GoodWatch score 76

Director of Photography

Sonhei com Você
Sonhei com Você (1988)

Director of Photography

Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida
Os Trapalhões no Auto da Compadecida (1987)
GoodWatch score 65

Director of Photography

Si tu vas à Rio... tu meurs
Si tu vas à Rio... tu meurs (1987)

Director of Photography

Pedro Mico
Pedro Mico (1985)

Director of Photography

Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta
Com Licença, Eu Vou à Luta (1985)

Director of Photography

Sargento Getúlio
Sargento Getúlio (1983)
GoodWatch score 66

Director of Photography

A Difícil Viagem
A Difícil Viagem (1983)

Director of Photography

A Missa do Galo
A Missa do Galo (1982)

Director of Photography

O Homem de Areia
O Homem de Areia (1982)

Director of Photography

Só no Carnaval...
Só no Carnaval... (1982)

Director of Photography

Boi de Prata
Boi de Prata (1981)

Director of Photography

1970s

17 titles · average score 67
Brasília Segundo Feldman
Brasília Segundo Feldman (1979)

Additional Photography

MAM SOS
MAM SOS (1979)

Director

SRTV - Nelson Pereira Dos Santos Saúda O Povo E Pede Passagem
SRTV - Nelson Pereira Dos Santos Saúda O Povo E Pede Passagem (1978)

Director of Photography

Pankararu de Brejo dos Padres
Pankararu de Brejo dos Padres (1977)

Director of Photography

Boi de Reis
Boi de Reis (1977)

Director of Photography

Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro
Padre Cícero: Os Milagres de Juazeiro (1976)

Additional Photography

Memória Goitacá
Memória Goitacá (1976)

Director of Photography

Chinese Viola
Chinese Viola (1975)
GoodWatch score 67

Director of Photography

O Último Dia de Lampião
O Último Dia de Lampião (1975)

Director of Photography

A Pedra da Riqueza
A Pedra da Riqueza (1975)

Director of Photography

Quilombo
Quilombo (1975)

Director of Photography

Vila Boa de Goyaz
Vila Boa de Goyaz (1974)

Title Graphics

1960s

1 title
Os Homens do Caranguejo
Os Homens do Caranguejo (1969)

Producer's Assistant