He is best known for co-directing the film City of God, released in 2002 in Brazil and in 2003 in the U.S. by Miramax Films, which received international critical acclaim.
Ia dikenal karena menyutradarai film City of God, yang dirilis pada 2002 di Brasil dan pada 2003 di Amerika Serikat oleh Miramax Films, yang meraih sambutan kritis mancanegara.