Guilherme Ramalho

Born in 1969, right in the heart of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, Guilherme Ramalho has carved out a name for himself in the world of Brazilian cinema, and honestly, his filmography is all over the place—in the best way possible. If you’ve ever stumbled across the wild, trippy folklore of Curupira (2005), then you already know Guilherme’s got a knack for capturing Brazil’s strange, haunting magic. That film? Absolutely bonkers, in a good way. He’s not afraid to get weird with it. Then there’s As Boas Maneiras (2017), which just flips every expectation you have about genre on its head. It’s not just a horror flick—it’s got these dreamy, almost fairy-tale vibes mashed up with gritty city life. Ramalho doesn’t do “ordinary.” He goes for the jugular, mixing fantasy and reality until you’re kinda questioning what’s real and what’s not. The atmosphere in his work? Thick. You could cut it with a butter knife. Tim Maia (2014)? Oh man, if you know anything about Brazilian music, you know Tim Maia was a legend who lived fast and loud. Ramalho helped bring that chaotic energy to the screen, showing not just the music but the messy, wild life behind it. His movies never feel sanitized. They’re sweaty, raw, and sometimes a little bit uncomfortable—just like real life. So yeah, Guilherme Ramalho keeps things interesting. Whether he’s diving into myth, horror, or biopics, he’s always chasing something real and wild. You never quite know where he’ll take you next.