Daniel Gonçalves Pereira
Directing
Biography
Daniel Gonçalves Pereira (born July 25, 2005) is a young Brazilian filmmaker and writer. Born in Nova Friburgo, RJ, Daniel found his love for cinema in a very young age and, since then, decided that making movies was what he wanted for his life. He left his hometown just after his graduation in High School and went to live abroad for some months. Almost one year later, he returned to Brazil and went to live in Rio de Janeiro. It was only there, where he started making his very first films.
Known For
Neiva is a dedicated manicurist, loved by her friends, adored by her daughter and granddaughter, and oppressed by Fábio, her boyfriend. Desire and obsession surround her daily life. Like many women in Brazil, she works, has fun, and cares for her family, but she also faces challenges in an abusive and troubled relationship. A prisoner of her own feelings, she is a woman who suffers in silence and whose destiny can be revealed for liberation or absolute catastrophe.
Under the Sheet
Time doesn’t wait for us. Daniel works on his book while spending time in the countryside with his mother and sister. His writing, which has his the troubled relationship with his father as main subject, is composed of memories full of pain, longing and conflict.
About Moonlight
Frederico and Julieta share a young marriage, caught between crises and reconciliations. When Julieta’s behavior suddenly changes, Frederico searches for answers — only to discover that under the table, a third pair of legs might change everything.
A Outra Perna Debaixo da Mesa
Maria José's life story reveals not only the harsh reality she and her family faced, but also a portrait of the real Brazil. Like a butterfly that is born crawling, she finds her beauty where it is not convenient to be found and sets her flight free to the sky.
Like a Butterfly
This couple seek to find each other and finally meet, but, unfortunately, they always get lost.