João Silvério Trevisan - Actor Profile

João Silvério Trevisan

Directing
Updated: May 15, 2026
8Total Films
8.1 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 23, 1944
Birth Place: Ribeirão Bonito, São Paulo, Brasil

About João Silvério Trevisan

João Silvério Trevisan (Ribeirão Bonito, June 23, 1944) is a fiction writer and essayist, screenwriter and film director, playwright, coordinator of literary workshops, journalist, translator, and advocate for the Brazilian LGBTQIA+ community.

Known For: Directing

João Silvério Trevisan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of João Silvério Trevisan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of João Silvério Trevisan'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 Letter Beyond the Walls, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best João Silvério Trevisan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from João Silvério Trevisan's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1
Letter Beyond the Walls (2019) movie poster
★8.1

Letter Beyond the Walls: Letter Beyond the Walls reconstructs the trajectory of HIV and AIDS with a focus on Brazil, through interviews with doct

Letter Beyond the Walls

2019•Documentary
★8.0
Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press (2016) movie poster
★8.0

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press: Inspired by the US paper “Gay Sunshine”, in April of 1978 appeared in Brazil – during the dictatorship – the newspaper “

Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press

2016•Documentary
★6.0
São Paulo in Hi-Fi (2013) movie poster
★6.0

São Paulo in Hi-Fi: Historical documentary about São Paulo's gay night life during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. With testimonials from people

São Paulo in Hi-Fi

2013•Documentary
★5.2
Hunting Season (1988) movie poster
★5.2

Hunting Season: Hunting Season deals with the wave of homosexual murders that plagued São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in the 1980s. With st

Hunting Season

1988•Documentary
★0.0
Closes (1982) movie poster
★0.0

Closes: A documentary produced in super-8 with a mixture of fiction. It caused a stir wherever it was shown, having to be subjec

Closes

1982•Documentary

Full Filmography

Every movie João Silvério Trevisan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Letter Beyond the Walls Self Super Hit Similar →
2018 LGBTs no regime militar Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 São Paulo in Hi-Fi Self Average Similar →
2009 Amizade - Flop Similar →
2003 O Galante Rei da Boca Himself Flop Similar →
1988 Hunting Season Self Flop Similar →
1982 Closes - Flop Similar →

João Silvério Trevisan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of João Silvério Trevisan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring João Silvério Trevisan is "Letter Beyond the Walls" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has João Silvério Trevisan acted in?

João Silvério Trevisan has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by João Silvério Trevisan?

Other notable films include "Lampião da Esquina: Lighting Up Brazilian Press", "São Paulo in Hi-Fi", and "Hunting Season".

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