Acácio de Almeida - Actor Profile

Acácio de Almeida

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Updated: May 11, 2026
9Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Souto, Portugal

About Acácio de Almeida

Acácio de Almeida (born 29-06-1938) is a Portuguese cinematographer best known for his work with João César Monteiro, Raúl Ruiz, Alain Tanner, Valeria Sarmiento and Rita Azevedo Gomes.

Known For: Camera

Acácio de Almeida Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Acácio de Almeida reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Acácio de Almeida's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Acácio de Almeida's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lavado em Lágrimas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Acácio de Almeida Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Acácio de Almeida's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Lavado em Lágrimas (2006) movie poster
★9.0

Lavado em Lágrimas: João is a freelance television journalist. When he begins a new story about an old pigeon breeder in a poor neighborhood

Lavado em Lágrimas

2006•Drama
★6.0
Guardian of the Night (1986) movie poster
★6.0

Guardian of the Night: With an off-beat sense of humor to match its erratic central character, this original comedy-drama features Jean-Philipp

Guardian of the Night

1986•Drama
★5.3
Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies (2019) movie poster
★5.3

Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies: Two film directors and a writer are in Portugal for an expedition through various images, moments from the history of We

Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies

2019•Documentary
★1.0
Down by Life (2020) movie poster
★1.0

Down by Life: A compilation of films project multiple versions of people won by vida.

Down by Life

2020•Drama
★0.0
Love Lights (2022) movie poster
★0.0

Love Lights: The evocation of light in the cinema leads the Character of the Man of Light to ponder over it, over its essence and its

Love Lights

2022•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie Acácio de Almeida has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Love Lights - Flop Similar →
2020 Down by Life - Flop Similar →
2019 Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies - Flop Similar →
2018 Anteroom - Flop Similar →
2018 Acts of Cinema - Flop Similar →
2014 Cinema - Flop Similar →
2014 Viagem aos Confins de um Sítio Onde Nunca Estive Himself Flop Similar →
2006 Lavado em Lágrimas Marido da mulher-a-dias Super Hit Similar →
1986 Guardian of the Night L'infirmier Average Similar →

Acácio de Almeida - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Acácio de Almeida?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Acácio de Almeida is "Lavado em Lágrimas" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Acácio de Almeida acted in?

Acácio de Almeida has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Acácio de Almeida?

Other notable films include "Guardian of the Night", "Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies", and "Down by Life".

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