Biography
His resume includes awards and screenings at renowned international festivals such as Rotterdam, Locarno, and Clermont-Ferrand.
Known for his work directing actors, he has worked with names such as Júlio Andrade, Vera Holtz, Daniel de Oliveira, Caco Ciocler, and Maria Ribeiro.
Director Marcos Guttmann has built a career spanning three decades in film and television, spanning both fiction and documentary. His most recent projects include the highly anticipated "Viver de Vento" (Living on Wind), a feature film inspired by the biography of sailor Lars Grael, scheduled for release in March 2027, and the documentary "Tudo é Tempo" (Everything is Time), which follows four characters/voters over two decades, with a release in the second half of 2026.
His filmography is marked by versatility. "Maresia," his first feature film, earned him the Best Director award at Cine Ceará. He has also directed documentaries such as "Guignard: Mundo Sem Chão," and the TV series "Gerações da Vela" (SporTV) and "Arte Brasileira Quadro a Quadro" (Canal Arte 1).
GUIGNARD
WORLD WITHOUT GROUND
2015
Maresia
Feature film
Director, co-writer and producer
Based on Barco a Seco, by Rubens Figueiredo.
With Julio Andrade and Vera Holtz, among others.
Montreal Film Festival - First Features Competition 2015.
Havana International Film Festival - 2015.
Festin Lisboa - official competition - 2016.
São Paulo International Film Festival - 2016.
Cine Ceará - Official Competition - 2016 Best Director and Best Actor.
PROMISES
OF FOOTBALL
2012/2013
Football Promises
Series 12 x 5
Director
Production: TvZero
Interactive Sports Channel
FANATICS
THE BALLAD OF
SALTY SEA
LAPSE
1992
Lapse
16mm short film
Director, co-writer and producer
Award for best director and special jury prize at the 25th Brasília Film Festival.
Award for best editing at the 8th Rio-Cine Festival.
Award for best production at the 19th Bahia Film Festival.
Screened at various international festivals and exhibitions, including the Rotterdam Film Festival.
ON THE EDGE
ROAD
1991
On the side of the road
16mm short film
Director, co-writer and producer
Award for best production at the 18th Bahia Festival.
Shown at various international festivals and exhibitions,
including the Locarno Film Festival (in competition) and Rotterdam.