Pedro Costa
December 30, 1958 · 67 years old
Pedro Costa is a Portuguese film director. While studying history at University of Lisbon, Costa switched to film courses at Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema) where he was a student of António Reis, Paulo Rocha and Alberto Seixas Santos. After working as an assistan…
Known For
4 titles
Vitalina Varela
A Cape Verdean woman navigates her way through Lisbon, following the scanty physical traces her deceased husband left behind and discovering his secret, illicit life.
Las 13 rosas
The true story of 13 totally normal young women who suffered harsh questioning and were put in prison under made-up charges of helping the rebellion against Franco back in the 1940s. Despite their innocence, the 13 were soon execu...
In Vanda's Room
The film follows the daily life of Vanda Duarte, a heroin addict in Lisbon, and the community she lives in.
Where Does Your Hidden Smile Lie?
Two directors struggle to survive in the movie industry.