Sérgio Oliveira

Known for WritingBorn 1960-03-03Died 2026-02-23Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil

Sérgio Oliveira (1960–2026) was a prominent Brazilian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer from Pernambuco, recognized as a key figure in contemporary Brazilian cinema. Born in Caruaru, he developed a career defined by aesthetic experimentation and a deep connection to Northeastern roots, often collaborating with director Renata Pinheiro through their production company, Aroma Filmes. His most notable works include the documentary Estradeiros (2011), which won Best Film from the Brazilian Film Critics Association (Abracine), and the fiction feature Açúcar (2017). As a screenwriter and producer, he was instrumental in award-winning films such as Amor, Plástico e Barulho (2013) and King Car (Carro Rei, 2021), which won the top prize at the Gramado Film Festival. Oliveira passed away in Rio de Janeiro at age 65 due to complications from hemorrhagic dengue, leaving behind a legacy of cultural innovation and resistance in the national audiovisual scene.Read more

Movies & web series

Lispectorante

Dry Movie

King Car

Love, Plastic and Noise

Praça Walt Disney

Blue Blood

Super Orquestra Arcoverdense de Ritmos Americanos

Açúcar

Amazônia Oktoberfesta

El Oído de Vinicius

Wanderers

Faço de Mim O Que Quero

Epox

SuperBarroco

Schenberguianas

Nação Mulambo

Porcos Corpos