Miramax Films presents ; in association with Alliance Films, Fox Film, Gaga Communications, Asmik Ace Entertainment, Mikado, IFF / CINV, Telefilm Canada, Ancine, Potboiler Productions ; a Rhombus Media, O2 Filmes, Bee Vine Pictures very independent production ; directed by Fernando Meirelles ; screenplay by Don McKellar ; produced by Niv Fichman, Andrea Barata Ribeiro, Sonoko Sakai