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Fernando Meirelles. 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.
- 1982–present
- Fernando Ferreira Meirelles, 9 November 1955 (age 67), São Paulo, Brazil
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
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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, photos, and ratings on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Aug 27, 2003 · Interview: Fernando Meirelles on the Making of. City of God. Meirelles spoke with to Slant about how City of God has taken on a life of its own as a stirring work of political activism. “We were far from the picture-perfect postcard image of Rio de Janeiro,” says Rocket, the ray of hope at the heart of director Fernando Meirelles’s City ...
Dec 5, 2019 · The Brazilian director talks about his latest film, a dialogue-driven drama about Pope Francis and Benedict, and how he balanced cinematic and realistic elements. He also reveals how he recreated the Sistine Chapel and why he chose to make the film.