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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.
- 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 The Two Popes. He also created the popular TV series Rá-Tim-Bum and directed the 2016 Olympic opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro.
- 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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Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetNo Score YetProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetAssociate Producer98%87%ProducerNo Score YetNo Score YetExecutive ProducerAug 27, 2003 · The director of the Oscar-winning film City of God talks about his adaptation of Paulo Lins's novel, his role in the Latin American film movement, and the impact of his film on social and political activism. He also shares his views on the current state of the favelas in Brazil and his next project.
Dec 5, 2019 · December 5, 2019 7:31am. Fernando Meirelles Josh Telles. When Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles was first offered the opportunity to direct what would become The Two Popes, he was...
Nov 23, 2019 · Netflix Original film, “ The Two Popes ,” from Fernando Meirelles, the Oscar-nominated director of “City of God,” arrives at the Singapore International Film Festival as part of a global...
