Silvio Tendler is a well-known Brazilian director, screenwriter, producer and actor who has been making films for over 40 years. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1947, he began his career writing and directing plays for the Theatre of the Military College in 1968. After completing his studies in the field of theatre, he moved to the cinema and in 1971, he wrote and directed his first feature film, Um Céu de Estrelas.
His filmography includes a wide variety of genres including drama, comedy, documentary and animation. His works have won numerous awards, including the Best Brazilian Film of the Year for Dois Córregos (1988) and O Quatrilho (1995). He has also received numerous international awards including the Best Director Award at the Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival for O Quatrilho.
In addition to his directing work, Tendler has also acted in several films, including the popular Brazilian film Central Station (1998), which he also co-wrote. In 2010, he wrote and directed his latest feature film, Doce de Mãe.
Tendler has been a strong advocate of independent filmmaking in Brazil, having founded the independent film collective Filmes do Irajá in 1978. The collective produced a number of shorts and documentaries and has been instrumental in the growth of independent filmmaking in Brazil.
Tendler has also written several books on film, including Filme e Vida (1979) and Filmar para Entender (2001). He has also been a professor of cinema at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro since 1981.
Silvio Tendler is one of the most influential and respected filmmakers in Brazil. He has been making films for over four decades, and his work has been widely recognized and awarded both nationally and internationally. His commitment to independent filmmaking and his ability to craft films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking has made him one of the most respected filmmakers of our time.
