José Padilha
Brazilian director of 'Elite Squad'
Born
August 1st, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Brazil
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A Brazilian director, producer, and screenwriter focused on thought-provoking narratives. Padilha gained recognition with the film 'Elite Squad', which won the Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival in 2008. The film addressed police corruption in Brazil, sparking significant discussion. Padilha also directed 'Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within', which further explored similar themes and became one of the most successful films in Brazilian cinema. In addition to feature films, he directed the American series 'Narcos', chronicling the rise of drug cartels in Colombia. Padilha's work often merges social commentary with engaging storytelling.
Directed 'Elite Squad', winning Golden Bear
Directed 'Narcos', detailing drug cartels
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