João Pedro Rodrigues

João Pedro Rodrigues

João Pedro Rodrigues is an internationally acclaimed Portuguese filmmaker whose work consistently explores desire, identity, metamorphosis and the cinematic mapping of Lisbon. Since his debut, he has developed a singular body of work situated between fiction and documentary, often blurring the boundaries between genres. Known for his close attention to bodies, landscapes and rituals, Rodrigues is also an avid birdwatcher and famously travels with binoculars, reflecting his sustained interest in observing nature and transformation.

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