Fernando Grostein Andrade

Born: 1981-01-30

Birthplace: São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Biography

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.

Known For

Abe
Breaking the Taboo
Na Quebrada
An Illustrated Story
Wandering Heart
Breaking Myths
Carcereiros: O Filme
Necklace
Encarcerados
Cine Rincão

Top Movie Credits

Abe Story
Breaking the Taboo Screenplay
Na Quebrada Director
An Illustrated Story Producer
Wandering Heart Director
Breaking Myths Producer
Carcereiros: O Filme Producer
Necklace Producer
Encarcerados Director
Cine Rincão Cinematography