Daniel Ribeiro

A master of nuanced storytelling, Brazilian director Daniel Ribeiro, born in 1982 in São Paulo, Brazil, began his active career in the film industry in the early 2000s. His works, primarily rooted in the drama and romance genres, include the internationally acclaimed "The Way He Looks" and "I Don't Want to Go Back Alone", both of which have won several awards including the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award. Ribeiro's distinctive authorial style is characterized by his sensitive and honest portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships, often exploring themes of identity, sexuality, and adolescence.

Beyond his technical prowess, Daniel Ribeiro is admired for his courage to tell the stories often left untold, touching hearts with his empathetic and intimate understanding of his characters' struggles and triumphs.