"Sousa Haz is one of the brightest voices

of the young generation of Brazilian artists” 

- Walter Salles

Berlinale Golden Bear winner

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Márcio-André de Sousa Haz is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist from Rio de Janeiro, currently based in Barcelona.

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He studied directing and screenwriting with Roman Coppola, Asghar Farhadi, Stephan Elliott, and Christopher Hampton. His work includes short films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos for bands like They Might Be Giants and Besh o Drom.

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His short film "Cozy for Two at Kuleshov St." received the Best Director award at the Festival de Málaga (Medina Media 4K Award). "The First Time I Saw Francis Taylor He Was in Slow Motion" won twelve awards at international festivals, including Best Director and Best Film at the 48 Hour Film Project and the Sardinia Film Festival.

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As a writer, his works have been translated into over twenty languages. His book "Poemas Apócrifos de Paul Valéry" was nominated for the Jabuti and Oceanos literary prizes. He received a grant from the National Library Foundation for his essay "Poética das Casas," and his book "Ensaios Radioativos" was adapted for the stage at Teatro Miguel Falabella in Rio de Janeiro.

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His first feature film, "Above Budapest," is scheduled for release in 2025.