Paulo Caldas, born in Recife in 1945. He has been working as a screenwriter and director for over 20 years, during which time he has made music videos, commercials and television programmes as well as documentaries and feature films. His first successful film was "Baile Perfumado". He has received numerous awards and has also represented Brazil as an Oscar nominee.

Source: 57. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)