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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
Aug 27, 2003 · Slant Magazine recently spoke with Meirelles about his next project, his role in the resurgent Latin American film movement, and how City of God has taken on a life of its own as a stirring work of political activism.
- Maids (2001) “Maids” is a play written by Jean Genet, a French playwright and novelist. It was first performed in 1947, and is a two-act play that explores themes of power, gender, and class.
- City of God (2002) “City of God” is a Brazilian crime drama film released in 2002, directed by Fernando Meirelles and co-directed by Kátia Lund. The film is based on a true story and the novel of the same name by Paulo Lins.
- The Constant Gardener (2005) “The Constant Gardener” is a 2005 drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles and based on the novel of the same name by John le Carré.
- Blindness (2008) “Blindness” is a 2008 film directed by Brazilian filmmaker Fernando Meirelles, not Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Portuguese author José Saramago.
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.
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Fernando Meirelles is a Brazilian film director, producer and screenwriter, known for City of God, The Two Popes and Blindness. TMDB provides his biography, filmography, awards, photos and videos.
