Guel Arraes
Director · Writer
72 years (Dec 12, 1953)Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
Guel Arraes is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a Brazilian director whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. 'Lisbela and the Prisoner' rounds out the better-known part of the record. 40 was the age at the first credit. Comedy is where most of these projects belong. The tally is 28 titles between the two screens. 'A Dog's Will' is the project that outgrew the rest of the list.
Guel Arraes
Director · Writer
Guel Arraes is one more of the people the industry actually runs on, a Brazilian director whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. 'Lisbela and the Prisoner' rounds out the better-known part of the record. 40 was the age at the first credit. Comedy is where most of these projects belong. The tally is 28 titles between the two screens. 'A Dog's Will' is the project that outgrew the rest of the list.
19 TV Shows
Director
The Summer Sun
1982
Director
Brava Gente
2000
Director
Armação Ilimitada
1985
Director
TV Pirata
1988
Director
A Comédia da Vida Privada
1994
Director
Sweet Mother
2014
Director
Clandestinos: O Sonho Começou
2010
Director
Grande Sertão
2025
Director
The Well Beloved One
2011
Director
O Auto da Compadecida
1999
Director
The Rogue's Trial (TV Series)
2026
Director
A Invenção do Brasil
2000
Full Filmography
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Guel Arraes and where are they from?
Guel Arraes is 72 years old, born on December 12, 1953 in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
What are the most famous roles of Guel Arraes?
Guel Arraes is best known for directing A Dog's Will, Lisbela and the Prisoner, My Uncle Killed a Guy.
How many movies has Guel Arraes directed?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Guel Arraes has directed or written 14 films and worked on 19 TV shows.
What was Guel Arraes's first movie?
The career of Guel Arraes began with O Alienista (1993).
What is Guel Arraes's most recent movie or series?
Guel Arraes's most recent release is The Rogue's Trial (TV Series), which premiered on January 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Guel Arraes created or directed?
On television, Guel Arraes has appeared in O Auto da Compadecida, A Grande Família, City of Men, Guerra dos Sexos.
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.