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Home/People/Marcelo Gomes
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Born
Oct 28, 1963
Age 62
Place of Birth
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male

Career Highlights

4
Movies
1
TV Shows
20
Directed
IMDb Profile

Marcelo Gomes

Directing

Biography
Marcelo Ferreira de Oliveira Gomes is a renowned Brazilian filmmaker, widely praised for directing the film "Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures" In 2018, Marcelo directed a fictional film inspired by the historical figure Tiradentes. Throughout his career, he has built a diverse and influential filmography. In 1995, he directed the short film "Maracatu, Maracatus" followed by the short "Clandestina Felicidade" in 1998 and "Punk Rock Hardcore: Alto José do Pinho É do Caralho!" in 1999. In 2000, he released "The Brazilians." His recognition increased in 2005 with "Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures." In 2009, he released "I Travel Because I Have to, I Come Back Because I Love You" and, in 2012, "Once Upon a Time Veronica." He continued his work with "The Man of the Crowd" in 2013, "Joaquim" in 2017, "Waiting for the Carnival" in 2019, and, more recently, "Paloma" in 2022. Marcelo Gomes is recognized for his unique style and narratives that explore profound aspects of Brazilian culture and society.
Creatures of the Mind poster

Creatures of the Mind

as Self
2025
Amizade poster

Amizade

as himself
2023
Passages: Travelling In and Out of Film Through Brazilian Geography poster

Passages: Travelling In and Out of Film Through Brazilian Geography

Cast
2019
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Critic

as Self
2008