Carlos Conceição

Carlos Conceição

Born:August 5, 1979

Place of Birth:Angola

Known For:Directing

Biography

Carlos Conceição, a visionary filmmaker hailing from Angola, has made a significant impact on the world of cinema with his unique storytelling and visually striking style. Born on August 5, 1979, as Carlos Miguel V. Conceição, he has carved a niche for himself as a director and writer, captivating audiences with his thought-provoking narratives and artistic flair.

Conceição's cinematic journey is marked by a series of critically acclaimed works that have garnered attention both at home and on the international stage. His filmography includes standout titles such as "Goodnight, Cinderella" (2014), a mesmerizing exploration of human emotions, "Serpentarius" (2019), a visually stunning piece that delves into the complexities of identity, and "Hell, or Pool Keeping" (2011), a bold and innovative take on societal norms.

With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, Conceição's films often blur the lines between reality and fiction, inviting viewers to question their perceptions and delve into the depths of the human psyche. His storytelling is characterized by its poetic sensibility and nuanced approach to themes of love, loss, and existentialism.

Drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences, including literature, art, and music, Conceição infuses his work with a sense of poeticism and visual grandeur that sets him apart as a true auteur. His films are not just narratives but immersive experiences that linger in the mind long after the credits roll, inviting introspection and contemplation.

In addition to his directorial prowess, Conceição is also a gifted writer, crafting scripts that are both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant. His ability to weave together complex narratives with rich character development showcases his talent for storytelling and his deep connection to the craft of filmmaking.

As a filmmaker, Conceição is unafraid to push boundaries and challenge conventions, constantly seeking new ways to express his artistic vision and engage audiences on a profound level. His work is a testament to the power of cinema as a medium for exploring the depths of the human experience and provoking thought and discussion.

Through his films, Conceição invites viewers on a journey of self-discovery and introspection, urging them to look beyond the surface and confront the complexities of the world around them. His storytelling is a mirror that reflects the intricacies of the human condition, offering a glimpse into the beauty and chaos of life itself.

With each new project, Conceição continues to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling, cementing his reputation as a bold and innovative voice in contemporary cinema. His commitment to artistic excellence and his unwavering dedication to his craft mark him as a filmmaker to watch, with each new work promising to captivate and inspire audiences around the globe.

Carlos Conceição's contributions to the world of cinema have not gone unnoticed, earning him accolades and recognition from critics and audiences alike. His films stand as testaments to his creative vision and his ability to transcend cultural boundaries, resonating with viewers on a universal level and leaving a lasting impact on the cinematic landscape.

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Carlos Conceição

Filmography

Acting

The House of the Spirits

The House of the Spirits

(uncredited)

1993

A rancher, his clairvoyant wife and their family face turbulent years in South America.
Morning of Saint Anthony's Day

Morning of Saint Anthony's Day

Rapaz da Rua de Santa Joana Princesa

2012

Tradition says that on 13 June, Saint Anthony’s Day (the national holiday of Lisbon’s patron), lovers must offer small vases of basil with paper carnations and flags with popular poems as a token of their love.
Tommy Guns

Tommy Guns

Voz do Muro

2023

In 1974, after years of civil war, the Portuguese and their descendants fled the colony of Angola where groups working for independence gradually claim their territory back. A tribal girl discovers love and death when her path crosses that of a young Portuguese soldier. Meanwhile, another group of Portuguese soldiers is barracked inside an infinite wall from which they will have to escape once the past comes out of the grave to claim its long-awaited justice.
Here in Lisbon

Here in Lisbon

2015

Welcome to Lisbon: there are mermaids by the Tagus and birds flying over the old city; there are mad scientists and singing fish; lost tourist guides and lost tourists; fado and sad guitars. What a weird city you may think - but no. Lisbon is about being different, sarcastic, welcoming to foreigners even in an economic crisis. Different directors became fascinated by our strangeness. We became fascinated by these directors. The city is never the same in these four episodes, here in Lisbon.
Serpentarius

Serpentarius

The Traveller (voice)

2019

A young man drifts through a post-disaster African landscape looking for his mother's ghost.

L'oiseau de la nuit

2015

Mysterious portrait of Fernando, aka Deborah Krystal, the glittering and poetic performer of the Lisbon club Finalmente, where he has been performing every night over thirty years in golden dresses. Under the layers of his colorful fabrics, the many skins of Fernando are revealed, letting Lisbon’s legends come to life. Alternately woman mermaid, female birds, woman lion, we are taken into the desires and dreams of metamorphosis and myths.
Small Town

Small Town

(voice)

2016

When six-year-old Frederico finds out at school that people die when their hearts stop beating, he is unable to sleep that night. The next day, his mother asks the teacher once again: Must children always be told the truth? Always?

Crew

Dick Johnson Is Dead

Dick Johnson Is Dead

Thanks

2020

With this inventive portrait, director Kirsten Johnson seeks a way to keep her 86-year-old father alive forever. Utilizing moviemaking magic and her family’s dark humor, she celebrates Dr. Dick Johnson’s last years by staging fantasies of death and beyond. Together, dad and daughter confront the great inevitability awaiting us all.
Hell

Hell

Editor

2011

In the course of one afternoon, Raphael's paradise turns into a spiral of guilt and paranoia.
Two Drifters

Two Drifters

Sound Assistant

2005

After breaking up with her boyfriend, a woman named Odete descends into madness and claims to be pregnant with the child of her neighbour Pedro, who died in a car crash and is mourned by his boyfriend Rui.
IEC Long

IEC Long

Sound Recordist

2015

The word panchão was first heard in Macao. From the Chinese pan-tcheong or pau-tcheong, dictionaries define it as a Macanese regionalism also known as China cracker. Who inhabits the ancient IEC Long firecracker factory?
Tommy Guns

Tommy Guns

Screenplay

2023

In 1974, after years of civil war, the Portuguese and their descendants fled the colony of Angola where groups working for independence gradually claim their territory back. A tribal girl discovers love and death when her path crosses that of a young Portuguese soldier. Meanwhile, another group of Portuguese soldiers is barracked inside an infinite wall from which they will have to escape once the past comes out of the grave to claim its long-awaited justice.

Bodyhackers

Editor

A story about people who reinvent their ideals of perfection to incorporate a sensual attraction to surgically transformed bodies.
The King's Body

The King's Body

Sound Director

2012

How would it look like, the body of Dom Afonso Henriques, first king of Portugal, tutelary figure, subject to successive mythifications throughout Portuguese history?
Wake Up, Leviathan

Wake Up, Leviathan

Cinematography

2015

T. S. Eliot ends one of his most famous poems, "The Hollow Men", by repeating three times the sentence "This is how the world ends" - and then adding: "Not with a bang but a whimper."
The Last Time I Saw Macao

The Last Time I Saw Macao

Sound Recordist

2012

A filmmaker returns to Macao, China, to help a friend who is in trouble.
The Flesh

The Flesh

Editor

2010

A debate arises between Jesus Christ and a beautiful nun about her nightlife and whether the scriptures address any punishment for her sins.
Name Above Title

Name Above Title

Director

2020

The quiet life of a serial killer in Lisbon is disrupted when an unusual incident suddenly turns him into a social media star.
Serpentarius

Serpentarius

Editor

2019

A young man drifts through a post-disaster African landscape looking for his mother's ghost.
Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny

Writer

2017

Wayward boy punishes his mother’s lover. Beauty and horror fondle each other. Young gods callously abjure conventional morality. Death goes whoring in child’s guise.
Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Sound Recordist

2011

The Red Market in Macao. The red tonalities of blood, flesh, buckets and even of the fish’s eyes, carry the audience into a strange and scary universe but also beautiful and intriguing. Rodrigues and Guerra da Mata’s camera emerges like a driving force giving us the exact balance between what exists and what we see.
Versailles

Versailles

Writer

2013

An elderly woman and a hormone-charged teenager arrive to a beach hut where, during her brief moments of clarity, she will persuade him to kill her.
Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...

Raul Brandão was a Great Writer...

Sound

2012

This film is an attempt to disclose if Raul Brandão has left any trace, in Nespereira, Gumarães.
Goodnight Cinderella

Goodnight Cinderella

Editor

2014

Cinderella escapes at midnight, leaving behind one of her glass slippers. In the days that follow, the gay prince can't give up the idea of completing the pair.
Turquoise Boy

Turquoise Boy

Director

2014

Goodbyes in dark hotel rooms always use up all the words. He can't seem to describe his feelings, so he asks her to listen to a song.