Leonardo Sette is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for his work in the field of independent film, particularly his award-winning feature films such as "The Weeping Meadow", "The House of Sand", and "Aquarius".
Sette was born in Brazil in 1967. He studied film at the University of São Paulo and the School of Visual Arts in New York. After graduating, he worked as an assistant director for several Brazilian films and television shows.
In 2001, Sette made his directorial debut with the short film "Aparecida", which won several awards in Brazil and abroad. This success led to his first feature film, "The Weeping Meadow", in 2004. The film was critically acclaimed and won several awards at film festivals, including the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Sette's next feature film, "The House of Sand", was released in 2005. It was a critical success and won several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2007, he released "Aquarius", which was also a critical success. The film was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and won several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.
In 2012, Sette released his fourth feature film, "The Miracle", which was also a critical success. The film won several awards, including Best Director at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
Sette has also directed several documentaries, including "The Labyrinth" (2010) and "The Journey" (2012). His latest film, "The Boy and the Beast", was released in 2019.
Sette is considered one of the most important directors of independent Brazilian cinema. His films have been praised for their visual style and storytelling. He has been nominated for multiple awards and has won several, including the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film.