Fernando Grostein Andrade
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- January 30, 1981
- Birthplace
- São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Fernando Grostein Andrade (born January 30, 1981, in São Paulo) is a Brazilian filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, director of photography, and media entrepreneur. He is a columnist for VEJA magazine and the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo. His best-known work is the documentary Quebrando o Tabu, which discusses alternative policies to the War on Drugs and features former Brazilian president Fernando Henrique Cardoso as well as former US presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, infectologist Drauzio Varella and writer Paulo Coelho. In 2012, in partnership with Sun Dog Pictures, owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, the documentary was adapted into an international version which was narrated by actor Morgan Freeman. The project has spun off into the largest online platform in defense for human rights, with over 15 million followers between Facebook and Instagram.
Filmography
Necklace 2024
as Self, Director, Producer
Flavors and Borders 2024
Director
Breaking Myths 2022
as Self, Director, Writer, Producer
Abe 2020
Director, Story
Carcereiros: O Filme 2019
Producer
Encarcerados 2019
Director
An Illustrated Story 2018
Producer
Na Quebrada 2014
Director
Cine Rincão 2011
Director, Cinematography
Breaking the Taboo 2011
Director, Director of Photography, Screenplay
Wandering Heart 2009
Director
Credits from TMDB.