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Irene Beatriz de Mattos Brietzke (December 7, 1944 – September 14, 2021[1]) was a Brazilian actress and theatre director.

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Life and career

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Brietzke debuted as an actress in 1966 in the children's play "Quatro pessoas passam enquanto as lentilhas cozinham" by Stuart Walker, directed by Ivo Bender.

The following year, she began to study theater at the Center of Dramatic Art of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. In the course, she participated in montages with texts by Lorca ("Dona Rosita, a solteira", 1967), Brecht and Weill ("A ópera dos três vinténs", 1969) and Ésquilo ("Agamemnon", 1971). As a job of diplomacy, she directed "A cantora careca", by Eugène Ionesco.

In 1971, she graduated in letters and theater direction from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Two years later, she completed her graduate studies in theater at the University of Denver in the United States. Back in Porto Alegre, in 1976 she became professor of theater direction and interpretation in the Department of Dramatic Art of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul.[2]

Filmography

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  • 2015: Seashore (movie).... Marisa
  • 2014: Doce de mãe (series) .... Carlinda
  • 2011: "Três vezes por semana (short film) .... Sílvia
  • 2011: "Homens de Bem" (telefilm) .... Miranda
  • 2011: "Até a vista" (short film) .... Bruja
  • 2010: Antes Que o Mundo Acabe (feature film) .... Glória
  • 2008-09: "Fantasias de uma dona de casa" (TV series, 8 episodes) .... Ivone
  • 2007: Saneamento Básico (feature film).... pedagogue
  • 2003: The Man Who Copied (feature film) ....supermarket customer
  • 2003: "Miriam" (short film) .... Miriam
  • 2002: "Houve uma vez dois verões" .... Inácio's mother (voice)
  • 1997: "Ângelo anda sumido" (short film) .... third floor woman
  • 1997: "A comédia da vida privada" (Episode: Anchietanos) .... English Teacher
  • 1990: "Heimweh/Nostalgia" (feature film) ....[3]

As theatre director

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  • 2002: "Almas gêmeas", of Martha Medeiros
  • 2000: "Rio Grande do Sul em música e dança"
  • 2000: "Trem-bala", of Martha Medeiros
  • 1998: "Noite Brecht", from Brecht and Weill songs
  • 1996: "Biba, Dudu, Molenga e Chorona" (childlike)
  • 1995: "O menino maluquinho, of Ziraldo (childlike)
  • 1994: "Um homem é um homem", of Brecht
  • 1986: "Parentes entre parênteses", of Flávio de Souza
  • 1987: "Peer Gynt", of Henrik Ibsen
  • 1988: "Mahagonny, of Brecht and Weill
  • 1985: "A aurora da minha vida", of Naum Alves de Souza
  • 1984: "O casamento do pequeno burguês"
  • 1983: "No natal a gente vem te buscar", of Naum Alves de Souza
  • 1982: "O Rei da Vela, of Oswald de Andrade
  • 1981: "Happy end", of Brecht, Weill and Elisabeth Hauptmann
  • 1980: "Salão grená", from Brecht and Weill songs
  • 1979: "Praça de Retalhos", of Carlos Meceni (infantil)
  • 1979: "Frankie, frankie, Frankenstein", based on Mary Shelley
  • 1978: "O casamento do pequeno burguês", of Brecht
  • 1971: "A cantora careca", of Ionesco

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Irene Brietzke was a Brazilian actress and theatre director known for her influential contributions to the theater scene in Rio Grande do Sul and her supporting roles in acclaimed Brazilian films. She was regarded as a major figure in gaúcho theater, particularly for founding and directing the Teatro Vivo group, where she staged numerous productions with a strong emphasis on Bertolt Brecht's works. Born Irene Beatriz de Mattos Brietzke on December 7, 1944, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, she built her career primarily in regional theater while also appearing in national cinema and television. Among her most recognized film roles are those in O Homem que Copiava (2003), Saneamento Básico, o Filme (2007), Houve uma Vez Dois Verões (2002), and Beira-Mar (2015). She also participated in television series such as Doce de Mãe on Rede Globo. Brietzke passed away on September 14, 2021, in Porto Alegre at the age of 76 while undergoing treatment for cancer. Her legacy endures through her impact on local theater formation and the influence of her directorial work on subsequent generations of performers and directors in Rio Grande do Sul.

Early life

Birth and background

Irene Beatriz de Mattos Brietzke was born on December 7, 1944, in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She maintained a lifelong connection to her birthplace, residing in the city throughout her life and becoming a prominent figure in its theater community. Her deep roots in Porto Alegre are reflected in her extended residence there, including in the city's southern zone in later years, and her enduring contributions to the local gaúcho theater scene.

Education and training

Irene Brietzke began her formal theater training at the Centro de Arte Dramática (CAD) of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in 1967. She graduated in Letras and Direção Teatral from UFRGS in 1971. In 1973, she completed postgraduate studies in theater at the University of Denver in the United States. This international training complemented her earlier education in Porto Alegre and supported her subsequent contributions to theater in the region.

Career

Theater acting

Irene Brietzke began her theater acting career in the 1970s in Porto Alegre, becoming one of the most respected figures in Gaúcho theater through her consistent stage presence and commitment to meaningful productions. Her work with the Teatro Vivo group featured performances in plays influenced by Bertolt Brecht, where she explored social and political narratives typical of epic theater. She earned the Prêmio Açorianos for Best Actress in 1992, an award that acknowledged her excellence in acting for theater. Her legacy as a reference in Rio Grande do Sul theater stems from her impactful roles and dedication to the art form over many years.

Theater directing

Irene Brietzke established herself as a leading theater director in Rio Grande do Sul through her creation and leadership of the Teatro Vivo group, which she founded in Porto Alegre. The company focused on staging works by Bertolt Brecht alongside pieces from contemporary Brazilian authors, allowing her to explore epic theater principles and social critique in a regional context. Her directing emphasized Brechtian techniques that encouraged audience reflection on societal issues, contributing to her reputation as a prominent encenadora brechtiana in Gaúcho theater. She also received the Prêmio Açorianos for Best Director in 1980 for O Salão Grená and in 1984. From the late 1970s onward, Brietzke directed multiple Brecht productions with Teatro Vivo, including O casamento do pequeno burguês, Mahagonny, Um homem é um homem, Happy End, Salão Grená, and Noite Brecht. These montages highlighted her skill in constructing scenes that applied Brecht's theories to Brazilian realities, earning consistent success with both the public and critics in a landscape where such acclaim was rare. In addition to her Brecht-focused work, Brietzke directed contemporary Brazilian pieces, notably Trem-Bala by Martha Medeiros. Her approach blended intellectual rigor with accessibility, solidifying her influence in promoting politically engaged theater in the region.

Film and television roles

Irene Brietzke's appearances in film and television were relatively limited compared to her primary work in theater, consisting mostly of supporting and guest roles in Brazilian productions. Her screen credits span from the early 1990s to the late 2010s, often featuring brief but memorable parts in independent films and television series. In film, Brietzke voiced the character Mãe do Inácio in Houve uma Vez Dois Verões (2002). She played Cliente do supermercado #2 in O Homem que Copiava (The Man Who Copied, 2003), the Teacher in Saneamento Básico, o Filme (Basic Sanitation, the Movie, 2007), and Marisa in Beira-Mar (Seashore, 2015). Her television work included the role of Professora de inglês in an episode of A Comédia da Vida Privada (1997), Tia Ivone in Fantasias de Uma Dona de Casa (2008–2009), and Miranda in the TV movie Homens de Bem (2011). Brietzke also participated in the TV Globo series Doce de Mãe.

Awards and recognition

Death

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