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Acácio de Almeida

Acácio de Almeida

Cinematographer · Souto, Portugal

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.

Biography from TMDB.

From
Souto, Portugal
Works as
Cinematographer
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 133 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 44% in 30 days

What are Acácio de Almeida's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Society.

Genres

Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Fantasy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Fantasy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
29%
Society
20%
Bonds
15%
Ideas
15%
Power
13%
Morality
8%
Isolation3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 5 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 3 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 0 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 2

Ambiguous: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their ambiguous movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 0 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Contemplative
3
Tense
3
Melancholic
3
Romantic
2
Joyful
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Wistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Acácio de Almeida's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Acácio de Almeida's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

133 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • Justa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Cinematographer

  • Hands in the Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Cinematographer

  • Quatro Mulheres ao Pé da Água (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Cinematographer

  • Love Lights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Vieirarpad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Cinematographer

  • Down by Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Adeus Senhor António (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Cinematographer

  • Take Me Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Cinematographer

  • Danses Macabres, Skeletons, and Other Fantasies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Cinematographer · Actor

  • The Portuguese Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Cinematographer

  • The Secret of the Closed House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Cinematographer

  • Rage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Cinematographer

  • Anteroom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • The Black Book(2018)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Acts of Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • How Many Times Have You Dreamt About Me? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Cinematographer

  • Colo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Cinematographer

  • A Que Chamas Pensar? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Cinematographer

  • Escrita Íntima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Cinematographer

  • Correspondences (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Cinematographer

  • The Deeds and Sayings of Nasreddin II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Cinematographer

  • A Vossa Terra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Cinematographer

  • O Meu Outro País (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer

  • Cinema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Viagem aos Confins de um Sítio Onde Nunca Estive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Cinematographer · as Himself

  • If I Were a Thief... I'd Steal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • Acentuado Arrefecimento Nocturno (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Cinematographer

  • A Woman's Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Cinematographer

  • Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Cinematographer

  • O Fantasma do Novais (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Cinematographer

  • The Death of Carlos Gardel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • Cisne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Cinematographer

  • Perdida Mente (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Cinematographer

  • Second Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Cinematographer

  • The Invisible Collection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Thanks

  • A Escolha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Cinematographer

  • Secrets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Cinematographer

  • Widow and Rich No Longer a Bitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Cinematographer

  • Lavado em Lágrimas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Cinematographer · as Marido da mulher-a-dias

  • Entre o Desejo e o Destino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Cinematographer

  • The Conquest of Faro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Cinematographer

  • The Fascination (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • Altar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • That Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • Lent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • The Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Cinematographer

  • Low-Flying Aircraft (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Cinematographer

  • Rending (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Cinematographer

  • Those Facing Us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Cinematographer

  • Fragile as the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Cinematographer

  • Love Torn in a Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Cinematographer

  • Bad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Cinematographer

  • Yerma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Cinematographer

  • The Mutants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer

  • L'Inconnu de Strasbourg (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer

  • In the Shadow of the Vultures (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Cinematographer · Executive Producer

  • La novia de medianoche (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Cinematographer

  • Land of Storms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Cinematographer

  • Un asunto privado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Pandora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Cinematographer

  • Runaways (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Cinematographer

  • Poor George (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Associate Producer · Cinematographer

  • Cold Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Cinematographer · Producer

  • The Sound of the Shaking Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Cinematographer

  • Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Cinematographer

  • Ballet(1989)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Desert Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Cinematographer · Producer

  • The Other Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Cinematographer

  • La maschera(1988)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Agosto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Cinematographer

  • The Beggars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Cinematographer

  • A Flame in My Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Cinematographer

  • Ballad of Dog Beach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Cinematographer

  • Hovering Over the Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • Mammame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • A Portuguese Farewell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • Guardian of the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as L'infirmier

  • Maine Ocean(1986)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Passagem ou a Meio Caminho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • Dans un miroir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Cinematographer

  • Treasure Island(1986)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Régime sans pain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Cinematographer

  • No One Twice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Cinematographer

  • Vertiges (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Cinematographer

  • Notre mariage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Cinematographer

  • Lives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • Manoel’s Destinies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • Vanishing Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • City of Pirates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Cinematographer

  • Manuel on the Island of Wonders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 3 episodes · Cinematographer

  • Circle of Passions (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Cinematographer

  • Dina and Django (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Cinematographer

  • In the White City(1983)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Gestures and Fragments (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Cinematographer

  • Ana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • Aspern (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • Island of Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • The Conversation Is Over (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • Silvestre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • A Estrangeira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Cinematographer

  • Good Portuguese People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Cinematographer

  • E Não se Pode Exterminá-lo? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Cinematographer

  • Neither Bird Nor Fish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Paths (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • The Law of the Land - Alentejo 1976 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Alexandre e Rosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • Histórias Selvagens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • O Construtor de Anjos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Cinematographer

  • The Guns and the People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director

  • Continuar a Viver ou Os Índios da Meia-Praia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • Dearest Executioners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Cinematographer

  • Masks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Cinematographer

  • Trás-os-Montes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Cinematographer

  • Deus Pátria Autoridade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Cinematographer

  • Brandos Costumes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

  • What Shall I Do With This Sword? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

  • O Piano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Cinematographer

  • Falamos de Rio de Onor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • Jaime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • Meus Amigos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Cinematographer

  • Superbug, Super Agent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Cinematographer

  • Past and Present (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Cinematographer

  • A Pousada das Chagas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Cinematographer

  • Fragments of an Alms-Film (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Cinematographer

  • Sever do Vouga... Uma Experiência (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Cinematographer

  • O Cerco(1970)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • He Goes Long Barefoot That Waits for Dead Men's Shoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Cinematographer

  • The Iron Cross (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Assistant Camera

  • Seven Bullets for Selma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Cinematographer

  • Alta Velocidade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Cinematographer

  • Sunday Afternoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Assistant Camera

  • Enchanted Isles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Camera Operator

Career shape

A full career of 133 titles from 1965 to 2025.

Biggest box office

The Black Book (2018)

$11K worldwide

Highest rated

In the White City (1983)

Midcredits 87th

Most popular right now

Ballet (1989)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting8 of 133: 5 only acting, 3 with another roleDirecting2 of 133: 1 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 133: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing4 of 133: 0 only producing, 4 with another roleCinematography122 of 133: 116 only cinematography, 6 with another role · typical Midcredits score55thOther crew4 of 133: 4 only other crew, 0 with another role

133 titles, 7 with more than one role — cinematography and acting overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1960s5 · crew1970s26 · crew1980s37 · 1 acting · 36 crew1990s13 · crew2000s19 · 1 acting · 19 crew2010s25 · 4 acting · 22 crew2020s8 · 2 acting · 7 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Acácio de Almeida's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 7 titles are Mixed.

  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · cinematographer

La maschera (1988)

69th percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

In the White City (1983)

Midcredits 87th · 75% liked

Reviewers score the cinematography 68/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 78, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Acácio de Almeida work with?

People who share at least 2 of Acácio de Almeida's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Paulo Branco shares the most, 4.

Actors

Composers

Producers

Mixed roles