Directing
Fernando Honesko
Brazilian writer and director with a background on real stories.
Known For
Lira Paulistana e a Vanguarda Paulista · 2012Lira Paulistana e a Vanguarda Paulista
2012
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Through testimonies from partners, workers, collaborators, artists, and people who followed the productions of Lira Paulistana, the film tells the story of this cultural phenomenon, a catalyst for the new musical trends of the time, which took place in São Paulo between 1979 and 1986. In addition to showcasing the undeniable importance of Lira Paulistana as a stage for avant-garde music in São Paulo, highlights its significant role in other areas, such as record production, journalism, editorial work, and the visual arts.
Barbeiros · 2012Barbeiros
2012
Movie
A documentary on São Paulo oldstyle barbershops.
Asa Branca: A Voz da Arena · 2025Asa Branca: A Voz da Arena
★ 6.02025
MovieDrama
The feature film “Asa Branca: A Voz da Arena" tells the story of a boy, born into a poor family, who saw the world of rodeos as an opportunity to change his life. On a clandestine trip to the USA, he discovered that he could revolutionize this show in Brazil. Back on Brazilian soil, he took control of his destiny and with a lot of work he changed the game, becoming the most emblematic announcer of Brazilian rodeos, the pioneer in the art of making the voiceover the highlight of the show.
Curral · 2021Curral
★ 7.02021
MovieDrama
Curral is a political drama set in the rural Brazilian city of Gravatá. During the mayoral elections, the population is divided between the Blue and Red parties, two political oligarchies fighting each other for power. A recent severe drought means water is the main bargaining chip when it comes to securing a majority of people's votes. Chico Caixa is a former city employee. He lost his job trying to take water supplies to a poor neighborhood which had been abandoned for political reasons. Caixa is invited by a childhood partner, Joel, to work on his councilor campaign. Joel presents himself as a new alternative to the older candidates, who have been in power for decades. But as the campaign progresses, Chico Caixa soon realizes that breaking apart from the established political game is not always as easy as it may seem
Trinta · 2013Trinta
★ 6.72013
MovieDrama
Biopic about the late Joãozinho Trinta, a self-taught classical dancer who turned Rio's Carnival into an international phenomenon in the 1970s and '80s by directing parades for samba schools and putting focus on costumes and decor.
When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels · 2015When I Stopped Worrying About Scoundrels
★ 8.02015
MovieComedyDrama
In the midst of a political crisis, Joao Carlos decides to make the most important decision in his life.
Fortunato · 2016Fortunato
2016
Movie
Fortunato is an old waiter in an italian cantina in Brás, Brazil.
Meninos da Vila, a Magia do Santos · 2014Meninos da Vila, a Magia do Santos
2014
MovieDocumentary
A documentary that explores Santos Futebol Clube's tradition of revealing great players, from Pelé to Neymar, and shows the trajectory of young athletes who dream of following in their footsteps.


