Kleber Mendonça Filho - Actor Profile

Kleber Mendonça Filho

Directing
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
7Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1968
Birth Place: Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

About Kleber Mendonça Filho

Kleber Mendonça Filho (born November 22, 1968) is a Brazilian film director, screenwriter and producer. With a degree in Journalism from the Federal University of Pernambuco, Kleber Mendonça Filho began his career as a film critic and journalist. As a director, he experimented with fiction, documentary, and video clips in the 1990s. He migrated from video to digital and 35 mm film in the 2000s. Over the course of that decade, he made several short films. "O Som ao Redor" (Neighbouring Sounds, 2013) was Mendonça's first feature-length drama, winning numerous awards. Mendonça's films have received more than 120 awards in Brazil and abroad, with selections in festivals such as New York, Copenhagen and Cannes (Quinzaine des réalisateurs). Film festivals in Rotterdam, Toulouse, and Santa Maria da Feira have presented retrospectives of his films. He has served as programmer of cinema for the Joaquim Nabuco Foundation.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kleber Mendonça Filho reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Kleber Mendonça Filho's filmography leans towards the Documentary 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 71% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kleber Mendonça Filho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pictures of Ghosts, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kleber Mendonça Filho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kleber Mendonça Filho's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kleber Mendonça Filho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Room 999 Self Average Similar →
2023 Pictures of Ghosts Self / Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2019 Bacurau no Mapa Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 Passages: Travelling In and Out of Film Through Brazilian Geography - Flop Similar →
2014 Recife, Cidade Roubada ele mesmo Super Hit Similar →
2014 Love Film Festival Himself Super Hit Similar →
2008 Critic Self (voice) Super Hit Similar →

Kleber Mendonça Filho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kleber Mendonça Filho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kleber Mendonça Filho is "Pictures of Ghosts" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Kleber Mendonça Filho acted in?

Kleber Mendonça Filho has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kleber Mendonça Filho?

Other notable films include "Recife, Cidade Roubada", "Bacurau no Mapa", and "Critic".