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Fernando Meirelles

Bio: Fernando Ferreira Meirelles (Portuguese: [feʁˈnɐ̃du mejˈɾɛlis]; born 9 November 1955; São Paulo) 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
Born: Wed, Nov 09 1955
Birthplace: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Fernando Meirelles is 69 years old
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Poster of Slam
Slam
Fernando Meirelles was
67 in Slam
as 'Associate Producer'.
Thu, Jun 22 2023
Poster of Buscapé
Buscapé
Fernando Meirelles was
66 in Buscapé
as 'Executive Producer'.
Mon, Sep 12 2022
Poster of Eduardo and Monica
Eduardo and Monica
Fernando Meirelles was
66 in Eduardo and Monica
as 'Associate Producer'.
Thu, Jan 20 2022
Poster of 7 Prisoners
7 Prisoners
Fernando Meirelles was
65 in 7 Prisoners
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 22 2021
Poster of Urubus
Urubus
Fernando Meirelles was
65 in Urubus
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of The Meaning of Life
The Meaning of Life
Fernando Meirelles was
65 in The Meaning of Life
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Ousmane
Ousmane
Fernando Meirelles was
65 in Ousmane
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 11 2021
Poster of Marighella
Marighella
Fernando Meirelles was
65 in Marighella
as 'Associate Producer'.
Fri, Jan 29 2021
Poster of The Great Green Wall
The Great Green Wall
Fernando Meirelles was
64 in The Great Green Wall
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Oct 22 2020
Poster of Loop
Loop
Fernando Meirelles was
64 in Loop
as 'Associate Producer'.
Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of The Two Popes
The Two Popes
Fernando Meirelles was
64 in The Two Popes
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 27 2019
Poster of Sócrates
Sócrates
Fernando Meirelles was
62 in Sócrates
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 21 2018
Poster of Liquid Truth
Liquid Truth
Fernando Meirelles was
61 in Liquid Truth
as 'Associate Producer'.
Thu, Oct 19 2017
Poster of 492: A Man Called Death
492: A Man Called Death
Fernando Meirelles was
61 in 492: A Man Called Death
as 'Associate Producer'.
Tue, Oct 10 2017
Poster of A Fera na Selva
A Fera na Selva
Fernando Meirelles was
61 in A Fera na Selva
as 'Associate Producer'.
Fri, Sep 01 2017
Poster of El Revenge
El Revenge
Fernando Meirelles was
61 in El Revenge
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Mar 16 2017
Poster of O Filho Eterno
O Filho Eterno
Fernando Meirelles was
61 in O Filho Eterno
as 'Associate Producer'.
Thu, Dec 01 2016
Poster of Exodus: Where I Come from Is Disappearing
Exodus: Where I Come from Is Disappearing
Fernando Meirelles was
60 in Exodus: Where I Come from Is Disappearing
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
Fernando Meirelles was
60 in Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony: A New World
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Stronger Than The World
Stronger Than The World
Fernando Meirelles was
60 in Stronger Than The World
as 'Associate Producer'.
Thu, Jun 16 2016
Poster of Cosmos
Cosmos
Fernando Meirelles was
60 in Cosmos
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
Thu, Dec 17 2015
Poster of Zoom
Zoom
Fernando Meirelles was
59 in Zoom
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 11 2015
Poster of Trash
Trash
Fernando Meirelles was
58 in Trash
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Rio, I Love You
Rio, I Love You
Fernando Meirelles was
58 in Rio, I Love You
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 12 2014
Poster of The Water Law
The Water Law
Fernando Meirelles was
58 in The Water Law
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Aug 31 2014
Poster of 360
360
Fernando Meirelles was
56 in 360
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 25 2012
Poster of Xingu
Xingu
Fernando Meirelles was
56 in Xingu
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 06 2012
Poster of VIPs
VIPs
Fernando Meirelles was
55 in VIPs
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Mar 25 2011
Poster of José & Pilar
José & Pilar
Fernando Meirelles was
54 in José & Pilar
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Oct 18 2010
Poster of Sound & Fury: Film
Sound & Fury: Film
Fernando Meirelles was
54 in Sound & Fury: Film
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Fri, May 07 2010
Poster of Waste Land
Waste Land
Fernando Meirelles was
54 in Waste Land
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Jan 24 2010
Poster of Amanhecer
Amanhecer
Fernando Meirelles was
54 in Amanhecer
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Adrift
Adrift
Fernando Meirelles was
53 in Adrift
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Jul 31 2009
Poster of Blindness
Blindness
Fernando Meirelles was
52 in Blindness
as 'Director'.
Wed, May 14 2008
Poster of City of Men
City of Men
Fernando Meirelles was
51 in City of Men
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Aug 31 2007
Poster of Not by Chance
Not by Chance
Fernando Meirelles was
51 in Not by Chance
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Jun 07 2007
Poster of The Pope's Toilet
The Pope's Toilet
Fernando Meirelles was
51 in The Pope's Toilet
as 'Producer'.
Mon, May 21 2007
Poster of Antônia
Antônia
Fernando Meirelles was
51 in Antônia
as 'Co-Producer'.
Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of The Constant Gardener
The Constant Gardener
Fernando Meirelles was
49 in The Constant Gardener
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 31 2005
Poster of Up Against Them All
Up Against Them All
Fernando Meirelles was
48 in Up Against Them All
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Feb 01 2004
Poster of City of God
City of God
Fernando Meirelles was
46 in City of God
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Maids
Maids
Fernando Meirelles was
45 in Maids
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 25 2001
Poster of Palace II
Palace II
Fernando Meirelles was
45 in Palace II
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 28 2000
Poster of cidade dos homens Palace II
cidade dos homens Palace II
Fernando Meirelles was
45 in cidade dos homens Palace II
as 'Roto Supervisor'.
Thu, Dec 28 2000
Poster of E No Meio Passa Um Trem
E No Meio Passa Um Trem
Fernando Meirelles was
42 in E No Meio Passa Um Trem
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jul 16 1998
Poster of The Nutty Boy 2
The Nutty Boy 2
Fernando Meirelles was
42 in The Nutty Boy 2
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 10 1998
Poster of Olhar Eletrônico
Olhar Eletrônico
Fernando Meirelles was
30 in Olhar Eletrônico
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 01 1986
Poster of Punk em São Paulo: Garotos do Subúrbio
Punk em São Paulo: Garotos do Subúrbio
Fernando Meirelles was
27 in Punk em São Paulo: Garotos do Subúrbio
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 07 1983
Poster of Marly Normal
Marly Normal
Fernando Meirelles was
27 in Marly Normal
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 01 1983
Poster of Brasília
Brasília
Fernando Meirelles was
27 in Brasília
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jun 01 1983
Poster of The Last of the Tribe
The Last of the Tribe
Fernando Meirelles will be
69+ in The Last of the Tribe
as 'Producer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Animal Race
Animal Race
Fernando Meirelles will be
69+ in Animal Race
as 'Director'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Children of the Church Steps
Children of the Church Steps
Fernando Meirelles was
68+ in Children of the Church Steps
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 30 2024
Poster of City of God: The Fight Rages On
City of God: The Fight Rages On
Fernando Meirelles was
68+ in City of God: The Fight Rages On
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 25 2024
Poster of The Sympathizer
The Sympathizer
Fernando Meirelles was
68+ in The Sympathizer
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2024
Poster of Sugar
Sugar
Fernando Meirelles was
68+ in Sugar
as 'Executive Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 2024
Poster of Joint Venture
Joint Venture
Fernando Meirelles was
63+ in Joint Venture
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 04 2019
Poster of The Wise Ones
The Wise Ones
Fernando Meirelles was
59+ in The Wise Ones
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Poster of Happily Ever After?
Happily Ever After?
Fernando Meirelles was
59+ in Happily Ever After?
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 26 2015
Poster of Xingu: A Saga dos Irmãos Villas-Boas
Xingu: A Saga dos Irmãos Villas-Boas
Fernando Meirelles was
56+ in Xingu: A Saga dos Irmãos Villas-Boas
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 06 2012
Poster of The Illusionist
The Illusionist
Fernando Meirelles was
55+ in The Illusionist
as 'Production Design'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 2011
Poster of Sound & Fury
Sound & Fury
Fernando Meirelles was
53+ in Sound & Fury
as 'Director, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Antonia
Antonia
Fernando Meirelles was
51+ in Antonia
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of City of Men
City of Men
Fernando Meirelles was
46+ in City of Men
as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 15 2002
Poster of Brava Gente
Brava Gente
Fernando Meirelles was
45+ in Brava Gente
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 26 2000
Poster of A Comédia da Vida Privada
A Comédia da Vida Privada
Fernando Meirelles was
38+ in A Comédia da Vida Privada
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Rá-Tim-Bum
Rá-Tim-Bum
Fernando Meirelles was
34+ in Rá-Tim-Bum
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1990
Poster of Amor com Amor Se Paga
Amor com Amor Se Paga
Fernando Meirelles was
28+ in Amor com Amor Se Paga
as 'Set Designer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 19 1984
Poster of Pssica
Pssica
Fernando Meirelles will be
69+ in Pssica
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Unreleased