Juliana Rojas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juliana Rojas
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Juliana Rojas at Berlinale 2024
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| Born | 23 June 1981 |
| Education | School of Communications and Arts, University of São Paulo |
| Occupation | Director and Editor |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
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Notable work
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Hard Labor |
Juliana Rojas is a talented filmmaker and editor from Brazil. She was born in Campinas, São Paulo, on June 23, 1981. She studied Cinema at the University of São Paulo.
In 2011, her first big movie, Hard Labor, was shown for the first time at the famous Cannes Film Festival in France. Later, her film Good Manners won a special award called the Silver Leopard at the 2017 Locarno Film Festival. Most recently, in 2024, Juliana won the Best Director award at the Berlin Film Festival for her film Cidade; Campo.
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Juliana Rojas's Filmmaking Journey
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Juliana finished her studies at the University of São Paulo in 2005. She focused on editing, writing screenplays, and sound. She started her career while still in college. Juliana became good friends with Marco Dutra in her first year. They both loved scary movies, animation, and musicals.
In 2004, Juliana and Marco directed their first short film together. It was called Lenço Branco and was their final project for school. This film was even shown at the Cinéfondation section of the Cannes Film Festival that same year. This event helped them get noticed.
In 2007, they directed another short film, Um Ramo. This film was nominated for an award at the Critics' Week in Cannes and won Best Short Film. Um Ramo was made with money from the São Paulo government. It helped Juliana find her unique style. Her films often mix fantasy with stories about everyday life for middle-class people. This style is a common part of Juliana Rojas and Marco Dutra’s work.
Juliana and Marco continued to work together. They co-directed As Sombras in 2009 and Desassossego – filme das maravilhas in 2010. After their short film was nominated in Cannes in 2007, a producer named Sara Silveira suggested they create a full-length movie. This led to Hard Labor in 2011. It was Juliana's first feature film and was chosen for the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival. This movie was nominated for many awards in Brazil, including Best Movie and Best Director.
In 2017, Juliana and Marco won the Silver Leopard award at the Locarno Film Festival for their film Good Manners.
Juliana has also directed films by herself. These include Vestida (2008), Pra dormir tranquilo (2011), and O Duplo (2012). O Duplo was shown at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2014, she won an award at the Gramado Film Festival for her movie Sinfonia da Necrópole.
Besides directing, Juliana is also a skilled editor. She has edited several important Brazilian films. These include the documentary Pulsações (2011) and Os dias com ele (2012). She also edited O que se move (2012) and Quando eu era vivo (2013), which was directed by her filmmaking partner, Marco Dutra.
Juliana Rojas's Impact on Brazilian Cinema
Juliana Rojas has shown her films at many important film festivals around the world. She has been a part of the Cannes Film Festival in France since the start of her career. Her work has also been featured at the Locarno Film Festival and the Gramado Film Festival.
Juliana is known for telling fantastic stories in Brazilian cinema. She uses genres like thriller, fantasy, and drama to explore ideas about modern Brazilian society. Her unique style has made her an important voice in filmmaking.
Filmography
As Director
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2004 | O Lenço Branco | Co-directed with Marco Dutra |
| 2007 | Um Ramo | |
| 2008 | Vestida | |
| 2009 | As Sombras | Co-directed with Marco Dutra |
| 2010 | Desassossego – filme das maravilhas | |
| 2011 | Hard Labor / Trabalhar Cansa | |
| Pra dormir tranquilo | ||
| 2012 | O Duplo | |
| 2014 | Sinfonia da Necrópole | |
| 2017 | Good Manners / As Boas Maneiras | Co-directed with Marco Dutra |
| 2024 | Cidade; Campo |
As Editor
| Year | Film | Director |
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| 2011 | Pulsações | Manoela Ziggiati |
| 2012 | Os dias com ele | Maria Clara Escobar |
| Corpo Presente | Paolo Gregori and Marcelo Toledo | |
| O que se move | Caetano Gotardo | |
| Quando eu era vivo | Marco Dutra |
Awards and Nominations
- Nominated - Cinéfondantion, 2004 Cannes Film Festival, with O Lenço Branco
- Best Short Film at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival Critics' Week, with Um Ramo
- Nominated - Un Certain Regard, 2011 Cannes Film Festival, with Hard Labor
- Nominated Best Movie, Best Director and other categories in 2012 FIESP/SESI SP's Prize with Hard Labor
- Havana Star Prize for Best Screenplay, 2012 Havana Film Festival New York with Hard Labor
- Nominated - Best Short Film at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Critics' Week, with O Duplo
- Won Critics Category Award in Gramado Film Festival (2014) with Sinfonia da necrópole
- Won Silver Leopard in 2017 Locarno Film Festival with Good Manners
- Best Director in the Encounters section of the 2024 Berlinale for Cidade; Campo
See also
In Spanish: Juliana Rojas para niños
