Walter Hugo Khouri

His films show characters, mostly male, who seek meaning for a distressing existence. He was also known for welcoming and introducing young professionals, being the first director to cast the presenter Xuxa Meneghel in the controversial 1982 film Love Strange Love.

The recorded working language is Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese and Italian. Works named in the authority record are As Deusas, Eros, o Deus do Amor, O Anjo da Noite and O Último Êxtase. Distinctions recorded are Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).

• Name — Walter Hugo Khouri • Born — 21 October 1929 • Birthplace — São Paulo, Brazil • Died — 27 June 2003 • Place of death — São Paulo, Brazil • Education — University of São Paulo • Occupation — Film director, screenwriter, producer • Years Active — 1953–1998 • Notable Works — * Empty Night (1964)

• 2001 – The Beasts (filmed in 1998) • 1999 – Lost Passion • 1991 – Forever • 1987 – Monica and the Mermaid of Rio • 1986 – I • 1984 – Voracious Love • 1982 – Love Strange Love • 1981 – Eros, the God of Love • 1980 – Invitation to Pleasure • 1979 – The Sex Prisoner • 1978 – The Daughters of Fire • 1977 – Passion and Shadows • 1975 – The Desire • 1974 – The Angel of the Night • 1973 – The Last Rapture • 1972 – The Goddesses • 1970 – The Palace of Angels • 1970 – Pindorama (produced) • 1968 – The Amorous Ones • 1967 – Burning Body • 1966 – The Cariocas • 1964 – Men and Women • 1962 – The Island • 1959 – In the Throat of the Devil • 1959 – Borders of Hell • 1958 – Strange Encounter • 1953 – The Stone Giant

Works recorded as notable number 4: As Deusas, Eros, o Deus do Amor, O Anjo da Noite and O Último Êxtase.

Walter Hugo Khouri is recorded as having received Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).