José Padilha

José Padilha

Brazil BrazildirectorMaleb. 19708.0Global Dominance: 0.01%

José Padilha is a Brazilian filmmaker known for his work in both documentary and narrative cinema. He gained international acclaim for his film 'Tropa de elite,' which won the Urso de Ouro at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2008. Padilha continues to be a significant figure in the film industry, contributing to various projects that highlight social and political themes.

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José Padilha directed the series 'Narcos', in which Wagner Moura played a prominent role.

'O agente secreto' ultrapassa 1 milhão de espectadores e se torna a maior bilheteria nacional de 2025
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-12-14
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José Padilha directed 'Tropa de elite', a film that Wagner Moura credits for his international career.

'Nem estava pensando em prêmios'
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-05-25
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