Bruno Barreto
Bruno Villela Barreto Borges (born 16 March 1955) is a Brazilian film director. Biography. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Barreto has been making feature-length films ever since he was 17 years old and remains one of Brazil's most accomplished and popular directors to this day. His films vary widely, from light comedies like "Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands" (1976) and "Bossa Nova" (2000) to tense political thrillers like "Four Days in September" (1997). "Four Days in September" was entered into the 47th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1973 film "Tati" was entered into the 8th  Moscow International Film Festival. Other films Barreto has directed films include "Carried Away" and "View from the Top". Barreto was married to actress Amy Irving from 1996 to 2005, with whom he made "Bossa Nova" and "Carried Away". They had one son (Gabriel) together born in 1990. He is the ex-stepfather of Max Spielberg, Irving's son by her first husband Steven Spielberg. Controversy. According to Bloomberg News, Brazilian prosecutors allege that Barreto razed protected jungle on Brazil's Pico Island to build a personal home. He was charged in 2006 for illegally clearing protected forestland. Barreto had agreed  in a 2008 court proceeding to demolish said house and restore the land within 2 years. Yet, four years later, prosecutors claim that the house remains intact.