João Pedro Rodrigues
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João Pedro Rodrigues is a Portuguese
film director
whose activity started in 1997.
Having studied at the School of Theatre and Cinema
of Portugal
, João Pedro Rodrigues started his career as an assistant director and editor in several features, directed, for example, by Alberto Seixas Santos
and Teresa Villaverde
, among others. In 1997 João Pedro Rodrigues directs his first film. O Fantasma
(Phantom) (2000), his first feature-length, is a film dealing with affections in homosexuality, aimed at catering the demands of a growing influence of gays and gay culture within the Portuguese artistic circles. Besides the minor controversy it generated in Portugal, the film was shown in Spain
, Italy
, France
, Brazil
and USA with modest results. Two Drifters
(2005), his second feature film, has obtained relative international acclaim and was shown at the Cannes Film Festival
.
His features have been produced
and released
by the production company
Rosa Filmes
.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
whose activity started in 1997.
Having studied at the School of Theatre and Cinema
School of Theatre and Cinema
Located in Amadora, Portugal, the Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, or ESTC , sometimes still referred to by its former designation Conservatório Nacional, is a public institution of higher education designed to function as the Portuguese National School of Theatre and Cinema.-History:ESTC was...
of Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, João Pedro Rodrigues started his career as an assistant director and editor in several features, directed, for example, by Alberto Seixas Santos
Alberto Seixas Santos
-Biography:Alberto Jorge Seixas dos Santos was born on March 20, 1936 in Lisbon, Portugal. Studied Historical-philosophical Sciences in the Faculty of Letters of the University of Lisbon. In 1958, he started to work as a film critic...
and Teresa Villaverde
Teresa Villaverde
Teresa Villaverde is a Portuguese film director. Her film Os Mutantes was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival.-Awards:...
, among others. In 1997 João Pedro Rodrigues directs his first film. O Fantasma
O Fantasma
O Fantasma is a 2000 Portuguese explicit gay-themed film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues and produced at the independent production company Rosa Filmes.-Synopsis:...
(Phantom) (2000), his first feature-length, is a film dealing with affections in homosexuality, aimed at catering the demands of a growing influence of gays and gay culture within the Portuguese artistic circles. Besides the minor controversy it generated in Portugal, the film was shown in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and USA with modest results. Two Drifters
Two Drifters
Two Drifters is a Portuguese feature film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, produced at the independent production company Rosa Filmes and released in 2005.-Reception:...
(2005), his second feature film, has obtained relative international acclaim and was shown at the Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes International Film Festival , is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres including documentaries from around the world. Founded in 1946, it is among the world's most prestigious and publicized film festivals...
.
His features have been produced
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and released
Film release
A film release is the stage at which a completed film is legally authorized by its owner for public distribution.The process includes locating a distributor to handle the film...
by the production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
Rosa Filmes
Rosa Filmes
Rosa Filmes is a Portuguese independent motion picture production and distribution company.Founded by Joaquim Sapinho in 1993, Rosa Filmes has produced until now:...
.
Filmography
- 2009 - To Die Like a ManTo Die Like a ManTo Die Like a Man is a 2009 Portuguese drama film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, produced by the production company Rosa Filmes.It tells the story of a homosexual drag-queen at the end of his career. The cast includes several Portuguese real-life drag-queens, with no previous, or little, acting...
- 2007 - China China
- 2005 - Odete (Two DriftersTwo DriftersTwo Drifters is a Portuguese feature film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues, produced at the independent production company Rosa Filmes and released in 2005.-Reception:...
) - 2000 - O FantasmaO FantasmaO Fantasma is a 2000 Portuguese explicit gay-themed film directed by João Pedro Rodrigues and produced at the independent production company Rosa Filmes.-Synopsis:...
(Phantom) - 1998 - Viagem à Expo (A Trip to the Expo)
- 1997 - Parabéns! (Happy Birthday!)
External links
- João Pedro Rodrigues in Cinemascope