Otavio Cury is an acclaimed Brazilian film director, producer, and screenwriter. He was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1963 and grew up in the suburbs of the city.
He began his career in the 1990s, directing short films and documentaries. His first feature-length film was titled "O Caminho dos Lábios" (The Path of the Lips) and was released in 1996. It was a critical success, garnering several awards at film festivals.
In 1998, he directed his second feature, "O Segredo da Pedra" (The Secret of the Stone), which won the Jury Prize at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival. This film was followed by his third feature, "O Som do Coração" (The Sound of Heart), which was released in 2000.
In 2002, Otavio Cury directed and co-wrote the script for "O Outro Lado da Lua" (The Other Side of the Moon). This film was an international success, garnering numerous awards and nominations. The following year, he directed his fifth feature, "O Som da Festa" (The Sound of the Party), which was also a success.
In 2006, Otavio Cury directed "A Festa do Bem" (The Party of Good), which was a box office success. This film was followed by "O Mistério do Príncipe" (The Mystery of the Prince) in 2008.
Otavio Cury has also directed several television series, including "A Casa de Vidro" (The Glass House) and "O Amor é Tudo" (Love is Everything). He has also produced several films, including "Viva a Vida" (Live Life) and "Deus do Impossível" (God of the Impossible).
Throughout his career, Otavio Cury has received numerous awards and nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film for "O Outro Lado da Lua" in 2003. He is considered one of the most influential directors in Brazilian cinema, having been credited with helping to transform the Brazilian film industry.
Otavio Cury continues to make films and television projects, and he is currently working on a new film, "O Ano em Que o Amor Nasceu" (The Year Love Was Born). He lives in Rio de Janeiro with his
