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Marcelo Gomes

Marcelo Gomes

Born: 1963-10-28 • Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

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.

Filmography
Creatures of the Mind poster
Creatures of the Mind
2025 • Self
Amizade poster
Amizade
2023 • himself
Passages: Travelling In and Out of Film Through Brazilian Geography poster
Passages: Travelling In and Out of Film Through Brazilian Geography
2019
Critic poster
Critic
2008 • Self