For a director who claims to "hate violent movies," Fernando Meirelles certainly has an eye for beauty in brutality. His highly praised film City of God (2002), adapted from author Paulo Lins' harsh Brazilian slice-of-life novel, proved so effective ... Read Full Biography
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Director | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2005 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Director | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2005 | London Film Critics Association | Best Director | The Constant Gardener | Nominated |
| 2003 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Director | City of God | Nominated |
| 2003 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Foreign Film | City of God | Nominated |
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'360' Director On Going Dark
by Eric LarnickFernando Meirelles never intended to be an international sensation, but that's what happened after his film "City of God" took the world by storm. Th...
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