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Fernando Ferreira Meirelles (Portuguese: [feʁˈnɐ̃du mejˈɾɛlis]; born 9 November 1955) is a Brazilian film director, producer and screenwriter.
Fernando Meirelles is a Brazilian director, writer and producer known for his acclaimed films City of God, The Constant Gardener and Blindness. He also directed the 2016 Olympic opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and several TV series and documentaries.
Aug 27, 2003 · Since the film’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Meirelles has used the film’s unprecedented success as a platform to focus the world’s attention on the darkness of Rio’s slums, one of the most violent and dangerous places in South America.
Learn about the life and career of the Brazilian director of City of God, The Constant Gardener, and The Two Popes. Find out his awards, family, trivia, and more on IMDb.
Jun 20, 2024 · Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles burst onto the international scene with his 2002 feature City Of God (co-directed by Katia Lund), which earned him a best director Oscar nomination and ...
Fernando Meirelles is perhaps best known for his directorial work on the films “City of God” and “The Constant Gardener.” Born in Sao Paulo, Meirelles began to produce experimental videos with a group of friends at University, leading to the creation of an independent film production company called Olhar Electronico.
Feb 23, 2024 · The City of God phenomenon: a new interview with Fernando Meirelles. The Brazilian director remembers the moment the phone started ringing off the hook at the Cannes Film Festival, and teases details of an upcoming director’s cut.
