João Botelho
João Manuel Relvas Leopoldo Botelho (born 1949) is a Portuguese film director.
João Botelho | |
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João Botelho | |
| Born | João Manuel Relvas Leopoldo Botelho 11 May 1949 Lamego, Portugal |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Alma mater | University of Coimbra Lisbon Theatre and Film School |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter |
| Spouse | Leonor Pinhão |
| Children | Francisco Pinhão Botelho, António Pinhão Botelho, and Joana Pinhão Botelho |
He has directed and written the screenplays of numerous films. His films have won several awards. His works have been nominated for the Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion.
Botelho was awarded the prestigious Ordem do Infante D.Henrique (Grau Comendador), one of the highest Portuguese honors, by President Jorge Sampaio on 10 June 2005.
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