About João Mendes
Lived 1919 – 1997 (aged 78). João Mendes was a Portuguese film director.
João Mendes (18 June 1919 – 28 August 1997) was a Portuguese film director. He directed 33 films between 1944 and 1982.
Selected filmography Portuguese Rhapsody (1959) - Entered into the 1959 Cannes Film Festival.
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Who was João Mendes?
film director
When was João Mendes born?
João Mendes was born on 18 June 1919 in Lisbon.
When did João Mendes die?
João Mendes died on 28 August 1997 in Lisbon.
What was João Mendes's occupation?
João Mendes was a film director.
What nationality was João Mendes?
João Mendes was Portuguese.
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· DBpedia: João Mendes (director)
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