Writer
Sérgio Oliveira
66 years · Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil · 17 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 17
Amazônia Oktoberfesta
2025 · Director, Writer
Lispectorante
2025 · Writer, Producer
King Car
2022 · Deputado Audileyson (voz), Screenplay
Açúcar
2017 · Writer, Director
Super Orquestra Arcoverdense de Ritmos Americanos
2016 · Director
Blue Blood
2014 · Screenplay
Love, Plastic and Noise
2013 · Writer, Producer
El Oído de Vinicius
2013 · Director, Writer
Wanderers
2011 · Director
Praça Walt Disney
2011 · Screenplay, Director
Faço de Mim O Que Quero
2009 · Director
Epox
2009 · Director, Writer
SuperBarroco
2008 · Writer
Nação Mulambo
2007 · Director, Producer
Schenberguianas
2007 · Director, Writer
Dry Movie
2005 · Writer
Porcos Corpos
2003 · Director, Writer