André Gil Mata
André Gil Mata, born in 1978, is a prominent Portuguese filmmaker known for his innovative storytelling and unique visual style. His latest work, 'A la lueur de la chandelle,' explores personal and familial themes by reconstructing the life of his grandmother, Alzira Pinho, through a blend of past and present captured on 16mm film. This project is part of a thematic trilogy that showcases his ability to intertwine memory with cinematic techniques.
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Recent news mentions
André Gil Mata's memories of his grandmother inspire the film 'Sob a Chama da Candeia'.
Cão Preto, Sob a Chama da Candeia e outras estreias para esta semana | Cinema
Portugal· 2025-04-10
André Gil Mata is the director of the film 'A la lueur de la chandelle'.
« A la lueur de la chandelle », l’inconnu dans la maison
France· 2025-04-09
André Gil Mata is the director of the film 'A la lueur de la chandelle', which reconstructs the life of his grandmother.
Dans « A la lueur de la chandelle », André Gil Mata sculpte et dérègle le tempsFrance· 2025-04-08
