Álvaro Cunhal

writer

Álvaro Cunhal was born on Nov 10, 1913 in Portugal. Álvaro Cunhal's big-screen debut came with Cinco Dias, Cinco Noites directed by José Fonseca e Costa in 1996.

Former leader of the Portuguese Communist Party. A novelist who wrote some of his books while in prison, during the fascist dictatorship, under the name "Manuel Tiago". He also painted many pictures while in prison.