Leo Penuel
Directing
Biography
Leo Penuel (born February 13, 1996) is a Brazilian film director, writer, editor, and photographer known for his innovative approach to contemporary cinema. He began his journey in theater as an actor, where he developed a deep understanding of character and storytelling. Specializing in experimental cinema, Penuel blends poetic narratives with striking visuals, creating intricate and sophisticated works that resonate deeply with audiences. His unique artistic vision reflects a commitment to exploring the complexities of meaning and human experience, establishing a distinct voice in Brazilian cinema by pushing the boundaries of narrative and visual storytelling.
Known For
Inspired by Angela Davis's “Women, Race, and Class,” the film examines the intersecting struggles of race, class, and gender through the raw and unfiltered lens of the streets of São Paulo, Brazil, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Race Class Gender
A documentary that rescues the memories of those who built Santa Rosa dos Dourados, a small rural community in Brazil where cinema lives only in stories told, never seen. People who had never set foot in a movie theater now watch their own stories come to life on the big screen.
The Day Cinema Met Santa Rosa dos Dourados
Mateus looks back on his eighteenth birthday, a day that changed his life forever.
Come with Me
Plot TBA. ㅤ