Ivo Ferreira

Ivo Ferreira, a captivating voice of Portuguese cinema, was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1975 and has been actively directing films since late 1990s. His repertoire, predominantly in the drama genre, includes notable films like "Cartas da Guerra" (Letters from War), which was Portugal’s Oscar entry for Best Foreign Language Film in 2016, and "April Showers" that won the Ourense Independent Film Festival award in 2009. Ferreira's authorial style is characterized by his profound storytelling, remarkable visual aesthetics, and his ability to eloquently explore human emotions and experiences.

Those who have been privileged to view Ferreira's work can attest to his flair for creating deep, immersive narratives that reflect the resilience and complexities of the human spirit.