Fernando Meirelles

Fernando MEIRELLES (1955, Brazil) studied architecture at the University of São Paulo. He worked on innovation in Brazilian television, directed successful children's programmes and is partner in his country's largest production company. His films have been awarded several times. In 2004, Meirelles was nominated for four Oscars, e.g. for best director.

Filmography

Nuty Nuty Boy (1997), E no meio passa um trem/The Train Must Go On (1999, co-dir), Domésticas/Maids (2000, co-dir), Cidade de Deus/City of God (2002, co-dir), The Constant Gardener (2005), Blindness (2008), Som e Fúria - O Filme (2010, co-dir), 360 (2011)