Biography
Marcos Bernstein is a Brazilian screenwriter and film director. Born in Rio de Janeiro on 17 February 1970, he studied law before entering cinema. He began working with director Walter Salles as co-writer on Foreign Land (1996).
Bernstein co-wrote the screenplay for Central Station (1998) with João Emanuel Carneiro. The film, directed by Salles, won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. His other screenplay credits include Zuzu Angel (2006), Chico Xavier (2010), We're So Young (2013) and Brazilian Western (2013). As a director, his features include The Other Side of the Street (2004) and My Sweet Orange Tree (2012). He has also written for Brazilian television series.
