Leonardo Martinelli
Leonardo Martinelli | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1998 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Leonardo Martinelli (born 16 May 1998)[1] is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter and producer. His short film Fantasma Neon (2021) received international acclaim, winning the Golden Leopard for Best International Short Film at the Locarno Film Festival.[2] His subsequent works, Pássaro Memória (2023) and Samba Infinito (2025), were selected for major international festivals, including the Festival de Cannes, Locarno Film Festival, TIFF, San Sebastián, BFI London, Clermont-Ferrand, among others.[3][4][5][6]
Martinelli’s work often explores themes of labor, urban life, and contemporary Brazilian culture through bold visual style and rhythmic storytelling.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ^ "Leonardo Martinelli – biografia". AdoroCinema. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Locarno 2021 Festival Awards". Variety. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Um samba infinito: do Andaraí à Cannes". Le Monde Diplomatique Brasil. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Samba Infinito". Semaine de la Critique. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Leonardo Martinelli". Semaine de la Critique. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Leonardo Martinelli – Locarno Factory Residency". Locarno Film Festival. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Foco Leonardo Martinelli – Selección Oficial". FICCI Festival. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "Leonardo Martinelli". Prince Claus Fund. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ Jehoul, Sanne. "On The Altar Of Convenience". TalkingShorts. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
- ^ "The Unexpected Beauty of the Overlooked". Film Connection. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2025-11-17.