Carloto Cotta
ActingAbout Carloto Cotta
Carloto Cotta is a Portuguese actor, born in Paris on January 31, 1984. He grew up in Lisbon, and at the age of 15 he started his acting training at the Escola Profissional de Teatro de Cascais. He made his film debut in Miguel Gomes' 31 (2003). Since then, Cotta has been a regular presence in the Portuguese cinema. He got the attention of the critics and audiences with his lead role in the short film Arena (2009), that won the Palme d'Or at the Festival de Cannes. Carloto Cotta got international recognition with his performance in Tabu (2012).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Carloto Cotta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Carloto Cotta's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 28% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Carloto Cotta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Arabian Nights, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Carloto Cotta Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Carloto Cotta's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Carloto Cotta.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Banzo | Afonso | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Cândido | Agente Gaspar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | We Are on Air | Vítor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Amelia’s Children | Ed / Manuel / Artur | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Nobody | @_santo84 | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Field of Blood | Ele | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | You Won't Be Alone | Boris | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Tsugua Diaries | Carloto | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Hotel Royal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Moço | Zé | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Light in the Tropics | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Frankie | Tiago | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Diamantino | Diamantino Matamouros | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | How Fernando Pessoa Saved Portugal | Fernando Pessoa / Álvaro de Campos | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Colo | Homem na Estufa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Zeus | Norberto Lopes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Delírio em Las Vedras | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hunchback | Timmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Los Barcos | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mountain | Gustavo | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arabian Nights: Volume 3, The Enchanted One | Paddleman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arabian Nights: Volume 2, The Desolate One | Careto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One | Tradutor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Arabian Nights | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Here in Lisbon | (segment "Los Barcos") / (segment "Freud and Friends") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Freud und Friends | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Forgotten | Marco | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bairro | Batman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lines of Wellington | Tenente Pedro de Alencar | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Tabu | Young Gian Luca Ventura | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Passion | João Lucas | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Fratelli | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Demain? | Angel Falco | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Mysteries of Lisbon | D. Álvaro de Albuquerque | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Flesh | Jesus Christ | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | O Dez | João (segment "Cara ou Coroa") | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Senhor X | Colega | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | L'arc-en-ciel | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | To Die Like a Man | Carlos | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | How to Draw a Perfect Circle | Boy at the party (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | 4 Hearts | Centro Comercial: Ricardo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Portuguese Nun | D. Sebastiao | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Arena | Mauro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | This Night | Mobile guard | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | O Capacete Dourado | Megalopes | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Fin de curso | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Two Drifters | Alberto | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Face You Deserve | Texas | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | 31 Means Trouble | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Les fleurs du mal | Young Baudelaire | Flop | Similar → |
Carloto Cotta - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Carloto Cotta?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carloto Cotta is "Arabian Nights" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Carloto Cotta acted in?
Carloto Cotta has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Carloto Cotta?
Other notable films include "Mysteries of Lisbon", "Tabu", and "Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One".