Petra Costa
Petra Costa is a Brazilian filmmaker and director acclaimed for her documentary work that delves into personal and political themes. She is serving as a jury member at the Berlinale.
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Petra Costa's film 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' won the award for best documentary.
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Brazil· 2026-08-05
Petra Costa directed 'Elena', which is recognized in the top films list.
profissionais do cinema elegem seus favoritos; veja a lista e monte seu top 10Brazil· 2026-06-19
Petra Costa's film 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' is competing for the best documentary award.
Bafta 2026 anuncia lista de indicados com 'O agente secreto' e 'Apocalipse nos Trópicos'Brazil· 2026-01-27
Petra Costa's film 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' was excluded from the best documentary category.
'O agente secreto' conquista quatro indicações ao Oscar 2026: confira a lista completaBrazil· 2026-01-22
Petra Costa directed the documentary 'Apocalipse nos trópicos', which is among the pre-selected films for the Oscars.
Com 'O agente secreto', 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' e mais, Brasil pode receber até 9 indicações ao Oscar 2026Brazil· 2026-01-15
Petra Costa directed the documentary 'Apocalipse nos trópicos', which is among the pre-selected films for the Oscars.
Com 'O agente secreto', 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' e mais, Brasil pode receber até 9 indicações ao Oscar 2026Brazil· 2026-01-15Petra Costa has directed two acclaimed films about the state of politics in Brazil for Netflix, one of which was nominated for an Oscar.
Petra Costa: „Brasilien ist gerade gelungen, woran die USA gescheitert sind“ - Kultur
Germany· 2025-12-23Petra Costa is a director known for her films 'Democracia em vertigem' and 'Apocalipse nos trópicos'.
Documentário revisita trajetória de Seymour Hersh, jornalista que confrontou o poder nos EUABrazil· 2025-12-21
Petra Costa directed 'Apocalipse nos trópicos', which is among the pre-finalists for best documentary.
'O agente secreto', 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' e curta 'Amarela' estão em listas de pré-indicados ao Oscar 2026Brazil· 2025-12-16Petra Costa directed 'Apocalipse nos trópicos', which is among the pre-finalists for best documentary.
'O agente secreto', 'Apocalipse nos trópicos' e curta 'Amarela' estão em listas de pré-indicados ao Oscar 2026Brazil· 2025-12-16Petra Costa discusses Brazil's success in convicting Bolsonaro.
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United States· 2025-09-23
Petra Costa is the director of the documentary 'Apocalipsis en los trópicos', which presents a balanced view of Brazilian evangelism.
‘Apocalipsis en los trópicos’: la última pieza de Netflix en su antagonismo con los evangélicos
Panama· 2025-08-04
Petra Costa's documentary reflects on the growing influence of evangelical religion in Brazilian politics.
Tres estrategias para preservar el silencio, las series recomendadas de la semana y una cocina a fuego
Uruguay· 2025-07-24
'Apocalypse in the Tropics': How Evangelical leaders co-opted political power in Brazil.
‘Let’s be clear, tariffs are a tax’: Economist predicts US households will lose over $2,000 a yearUnited States· 2025-07-10
Petra Costa is the acclaimed documentarian behind 'Apocalipse nos trópicos'.
'Apocalipse nos trópicos', novo filme de Petra Costa, traz Lula e Bolsonaro falando sobre a influência da religião na políticaBrazil· 2025-07-04
Petra Costa directed the documentary 'Apocalipse nos trópicos'.
Chegada acelerada do filme ao streaming acende debate no setor audiovisualBrazil· 2025-06-27
Petra Costa is a Brazilian director who joined others in signing the letter condemning the Academy's actions.
Academia do Oscar se desculpa por resposta a prisão de diretor palestino
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-30
Petra Costa was nominated for an Oscar for her documentary 'The Edge of Democracy'.
una historia amarga que puede cambiar con ‘Aún estoy aquí’
Honduras· 2025-03-01
Petra Costa was nominated for an Oscar for her documentary 'The Edge of Democracy'.
Brasil en los Óscar: una historia amarga que puede cambiar con 'Aún estoy aquí'
Bolivia· 2025-02-28Petra Costa was nominated for an Oscar in 2020 for her documentary 'Democracia em Vertigem'.
À espera do primeiro Oscar: votantes brasileiros avaliam chances de ‘Ainda Estou Aqui’ ganharLiechtenstein· 2025-02-28
Petra Costa is among the significant directors and screenwriters in the Academy.
Saiba quem são os membros brasileiros da Academia que participaram da votação que pode premiar 'Ainda estou aqui'Brazil· 2025-02-27
Petra Costa is a member of the jury at the Berlinale festival.
“Bajo las banderas, el sol” llega hoy a la Berlinale - Cine y TV
Paraguay· 2025-02-17
