Biography
Born in Rio de Janeiro, in 1970, Bernstein is a screenwriter and director. With João Emanuel Carneiro, he wrote Central Station (1998), movie directed by Walter Salles, winner of the Golden Bear at Berlin International Film Festival and screened at the 42nd Mostra. He also wrote Oriundi (1999, 23rd Mostra), Zuzu Angel (2006), Chico Xavier (2010) and Brazilian Western (2013), among other films. As a director, he made the features The Other Side of the Street (2004) and My Sweet Orange Tree (2012).
Wrote 26
2020s
- 2023
Barbaric Acts
Writer
- 2022
Suspension Points
Screenplay
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
Little Secret
Writer
- 2015
Beatriz
Screenplay
Arpoador, Praia and Democracy
Writer
- 2014
Barefoot on Red Soil
Writer
- 2013
Brazilian Western
Screenplay
We're So Young
Writer
- 2012
- 2011
3 Champions
Writer
- 2010
Miracle Hands
Writer
Chico Xavier
Writer
2000s
- 2007
Meteoro
Writer
Inesquecível
Writer
- 2006
Zuzu Angel
Writer
- 2004
The Other Side of the Street
Writer
- 2001
The Xango from Baker Street
Writer
Bufo & Spallanzani
Script Consultant
Favorite Son
Writer
- 2000
Oriundi
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Pierre Fatumbi Verger: Messenger Between Two Worlds
Screenplay
- 1996
Foreign Land
Writer
Directed 7
2020s
- 2023
Barbaric Acts
Director
- 2022
Suspension Points
Director
2010s
- 2015
Arpoador, Praia and Democracy
Director
- 2012
- 2011
3 Champions
Director
2000s
- 2004
The Other Side of the Street
Director
1990s
- 1996
Foreign Land
Assistant Director
Produced 6
2020s
- 2023
Barbaric Acts
Producer
- 2022
Suspension Points
Producer
2010s
- 2015
Arpoador, Praia and Democracy
Producer
- 2011
3 Champions
Producer
2000s
- 2004
The Other Side of the Street
Producer
1990s
- 1992
João & Antônio
Research Assistant
Created 4
2010s
- 2018
- 2013
- 2011
Chico Xavier
Creator
- 2010
Miracle Hands
Creator
Appearances2
2010s
- 2016
- 2012
The Screenwriter
Himself
