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Fernando Ferreira Meirelles ( Portuguese: [feʁˈnɐ̃du mejˈɾɛlis]; born 9 November 1955) is a Brazilian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for co-directing the film City of God, released in 2002 in Brazil and in 2003 in the U.S. by Miramax Films, which received international critical acclaim.
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.
- January 1, 1
- 1.79 m
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Director, Writer, Producer
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.
- November 9, 1955
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...
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.
R | 130 min | Crime, Drama. In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. Directors: Fernando Meirelles, Kátia Lund | Stars: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Matheus Nachtergaele, Phellipe Haagensen. Votes: 799,872 | Gross: $7.56M.
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Explore the filmography of Fernando Meirelles, a critically acclaimed Brazilian director known for City of God and The Two Popes. See his movies, TV shows, ratings, reviews, and more on Rotten Tomatoes.
