Fernando Grostein Andrade
Biography
Fernando Grostein Andrade (born January 30, 1981, in São Paulo) is a Brazilian filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, director of photography, and media entrepreneur. He is a columnist for VEJA magazine and the newspaper Folha de S. Paulo. His best-known work is the documentary Quebrando o Tabu, which discusses alternative policies to the War on Drugs and features former Brazilian president Fernando Henrique Cardoso as well as former US presidents Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, infectologist Drauzio Varella and writer Paulo Coelho. In 2012, in partnership with Sun Dog Pictures, owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson, the documentary was adapted into an international version which was narrated by actor Morgan Freeman. The project has spun off into the largest online platform in defense for human rights, with over 15 million followers between Facebook and Instagram.
Known For & Full Filmography2 Titles
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self
Fernando Grostein Andrade and Fernando Siqueira, an LGBTQIA+ couple, embark on a transformative road trip across Brazil and the United States, traveling through Bahia, Rio de Janeiro, and Utah. Fernando Grostein Andrade confronts complex trauma, while Fernando Siqueira uses music, nature, and eco-therapy to support his healing. Along the journey, they face challenges and intimate moments that test their bond, exploring resilience, connection, and personal growth as they move toward emotional recovery and self-discovery.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
“Breaking Myths” aims to open the world’s eyes to the fragile and “catastrophic masculinity” of Brazil’s current President Jair Bolsonaro, a fanatical far-right politician who can best be described as the Brazilian Donald Trump — and who is up for a second term this October. The story is told through the lens of the critically acclaimed Brazilian filmmaker and LGBTQ activist Fernando Grostein Andrade (“Abe” Sundance 19), who directed, wrote, and produced the feature alongside creative partner Fernando Siqueira as the first release under his production company in California, FilmSoul Studios.