Ico Costa
Ico Costa is a filmmaker who works primarily between Portugal and Mozambique, recognized for his documentary storytelling that captures the essence of everyday life. His latest feature, 'Balane 3', delves into the lives of residents in Inhambane, Mozambique, exploring themes of community, work, and personal relationships. Costa's film has also been selected for the Cinéma du Réel festival, showcasing his commitment to revealing the rich tapestry of human experience.
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Recent news mentions
Ico Costa is preparing to travel to Mozambique, a country where he has spent several months each year.
Em “Balane 3”,“ ”Ico Costa filma as luzes e as sombras de Moçambique | Cinema
Portugal· 2026-02-27Ico Costa's film O Ouro e o Mundo received a jury prize at FIDMarseille last year.
Marselha recebe filmes de Rita Azevedo Gomes, Leonor Noivo e João Miller Guerra | Cinema portuguêsPortugal· 2025-06-06
The 'case Ico Costa' led to the descheduling of Balane 3.
A possibilidade de um cinema português a concurso no IndieLisboa | IndieLisboaPortugal· 2025-04-30
Ico Costa is a director accused of violence, leading to the removal of his films from the IndieLisboa program.
Terratreme e Ico Costa pedem “ponderação” e apurar “dos factos” | IndieLisboaPortugal· 2025-04-24Ico Costa is a director who denies allegations of violence against him.
IndieLisboa retirou filmes de Ico Costa, que nega acusações de violência | CinemaPortugal· 2025-04-23
Ico Costa is a director whose films were removed from the IndieLisboa festival following allegations of violence.
Após denúncia, IndieLisboa tira dois filmes de Ico Costa da programação do festival | CinemaPortugal· 2025-04-22
Ico Costa directed the sublime film Balane 3, capturing the intensity of a city in Mozambique.
Au festival Cinéma du réel, à Paris, une extraordinaire variété des formes pour dire la difficulté des temps
France· 2025-03-25Ico Costa is currently working on a documentary titled Do Maputo ao Rovuma.
Em Balane 3, Ico Costa mete-se nas camas de solteiro moçambicanas | CinemaPortugal· 2025-03-24Ico Costa is a director whose documentary Balane 3 is also in competition at the Cinéma du Réel festival.
Filmes de Maureen Fazendeiro e Ico Costa em competição no festival Cinéma du Réel | CinemaPortugal· 2025-02-11