About Marta Mateus
Born 1984. Marta Mateus is a Portuguese actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer.
Marta Mateus (born 1984) is a Portuguese film director. She is known for her first film Fogo do Vento (Fire of Wind). Her work has been compared to that of Straub-Huillet. She did not study cinema in school and instead studied philosophy, music, photography, and theater. The film took four years to complete and was set in the Alentejo region where Mateus grew up. It premiered in the main competition at the 77th Locarno Film Festival in 2024.
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Who is Marta Mateus?
Portuguese actress
When was Marta Mateus born?
Marta Mateus was born in 1984 in Estremoz.
What is Marta Mateus's occupation?
Marta Mateus is an actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer.
What nationality is Marta Mateus?
Marta Mateus is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marta Mateus. https://biography.guide/marta-mateus/
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