Carlos Fausto is a Brazilian film director who has directed some of the most critically acclaimed films of the last decade. He was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, in 1976, and studied film at the University of São Paulo.
His career began as a film editor, and he worked on several Brazilian films and television shows, as well as a few foreign productions. His first feature film, A Fome (The Hunger), was released in 2005 and gained him much recognition and praise. The film was selected to be shown at the Cannes Film Festival, and won several awards at other festivals.
In 2012, Fausto directed his second feature film, O Pequeno Príncipe (The Little Prince). This film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and went on to be selected for the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Palme d'Or. It also won several awards at festivals around the world, including the Audience Award at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival.
In 2014, Fausto directed his third feature film, A Jangada de Pedra (The Raft of Stone). This film was selected for the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Critics’ Week Grand Prize. It also won several other awards, and was nominated for two International Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
In 2016, Fausto directed his fourth feature film, Aquarius. This film was also selected for the Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the Jury Prize. It also won a number of awards at festivals around the world, and was nominated for two BAFTA Awards.
In addition to his feature films, Fausto has also directed several short films, documentaries, and television series. He is known for his strong visual style, and his films tend to focus on themes of identity, family, and the human condition.
Carlos Fausto has become one of the most acclaimed Brazilian filmmakers of the 21st century, and his films have been praised for their artistry and emotional power. His work has been widely praised by both critics and audiences around the world, and he has become one of the most respected and acclaimed filmmakers of his generation.