Guel Arraes
🎂 Dec 12, 1953 (72)
Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Guel Arraes is a director born in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The film A Dog's Will is one of the titles that define their career. Their filmography further includes Lisbela and the Prisoner and The Rogue's Trial. Across 33 years they have directed 11 films and 15 TV productions, working mainly across genres like comedy, romance, drama.
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Full Filmography
O Auto da Compadecida 2
Creator
2026–
TV
Grande Sertão
Creator
2025–
TV
The Rogue's Trial
Director
2024
Film
Great Sertão
Director
2024
Film
O Debate
Writer
2022
Film
Vai Dar Nada
Writer
2022
Film
Dear Death: The Movie
Story
2017
Film
Nothing Remains the Same
Creator
2016–
TV
Amorteamo
Creator
2015–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Guel Arraes?
Guel Arraes is 72 years old, born on December 12, 1953 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
Where is Guel Arraes from?
Guel Arraes was born in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
What are the most famous roles of Guel Arraes?
Guel Arraes is best known as a director/writer for A Dog's Will, Lisbela and the Prisoner, My Uncle Killed a Guy.
How many movies has Guel Arraes directed?
Guel Arraes has directed/written 18 films and worked on 26 TV shows.
What was Guel Arraes's first movie?
Guel Arraes's first credited film was O Alienista (1993).
What is Guel Arraes's most recent movie?
Guel Arraes's most recent movie is A Fábrica de Sonhos (2025).
What are Guel Arraes's best movies?
Guel Arraes's most acclaimed films include: A Dog's Will (2000), Lisbela and the Prisoner (2003), My Uncle Killed a Guy (2004), The Rogue's Trial (2024), Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented (2001).
What TV shows has Guel Arraes created or directed?
Guel Arraes is known for TV work including: O Auto da Compadecida, A Grande Família, City of Men, Guerra dos Sexos.
How long has Guel Arraes been working in film?
Guel Arraes has been active since 1993 — a career spanning 33 years.
Guel Arraes
1953-12-12 · Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Miguel Arraes de Alencar Filho, known as Guel Arraes (Recife, December 12, 1953), is a Brazilian filmmaker and television director.