Martin Lima de Faria

Martin Lima de Faria

Swedish cinema's unsung maestro, Martin Lima de Faria was born in 1935 in Stockholm, Sweden. He was active from the mid-1950s until the late 1980s, predominantly focusing on drama and romance genres with notable works including "Adam and Eve" (1956) and "Klänningen" (1964). Unfortunately, de Faria's cinematic genius was not widely recognized at major film festivals, despite the unique authorial style he brought to each of his films that often examined the complexities of human relationships. Martin Lima de Faria, a man who lived and breathed cinema, has left an indelible mark on Swedish cinema, crafting films that continue to resonate with audiences for their emotional depth and nuanced storytelling.