Gurcius Gewdner

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

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Gender

Male

Birthday

30-Jul-1982

Age

(43 years old)

Place of Birth

Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Gurcius Gewdner

Biography

Gurcius Gewdner, born in 1982, screenwriter, editor and director, stood out early in the Brazilian underground with eschatological-dadaist anti-music performances with his group Os Legais, from the mid-90s onwards. Self-taught, but with an academic background in History, his interest in performance art and experimental music gave rise to the desire to make films, which were born parallel to his musical projects. A multi-faceted filmography: influenced by Christoph Shilingensief, Vera Shitlova, John Waters and the Kuchar brothers, he has several short and medium-length fiction films, including Texas Carlos Massacre (2021), Lieder Die Soldaten Morgen (2019), Bom Dia Carlos (2015, awarded at the Festival des Cinémas Différents de Paris, shown at Fifigrot, Sydney Underground Film Festival, Housecore Horror Festival, among others), Erivaldo: o Astronauta Místico (2013), Freddy Breck Ballet (2010) and Nosferatum (2003, awarded at Cine Esquema Novo). And two feature films that are revered worldwide: Pazucus: Island of Vomit and Despair (2017, an eschatological monster adventure shown on open TV, on Fantaspoa, Film Panic Presents, New Holland Island International Debut Film Festival, Insólito Film Festival, among others) and Mamilos em Chamas (2008), which in 2024 was listed in the book "Cinema Degli Eccessi" by Andrea Guaia, as one of the 100 most shocking films in the history of cinema, alongside masterpieces of extreme cinema such as Saló, Pink Flamingos, Sweet Movie and Irreversible. Since 1998, Gurcius, in partnership with Petter Baiestorf, has been one of the central figures of Canibal Filmes, the most influential SOV production company of extreme cinema in Brazil, with films such as Zombio 2: Chimarrão Zombies (2013, shown in Sitges, BUT Film Festival, Rojo Sangre, among others), Ninguém Deve Morrer (2009) and the sequel to the cult classic O Monstro Legume do Espaço (1995/2007), a partnership of more than 30 films, including feature-length, medium-length and short films. With performer and director Ligia Marina/Juma Pariri and Colombian activist Margarita Rodriguez Weweli-Lukana, he has been producing a series of experimental indigenous short films, 5 to date, including Hot Air (2023, shown at Echoes Indigenous Film Festival, Māoriland Film Festival, Red Nation International Film Festival, FICCI, Porn Film Festival Berlin, among others), Fôlego Vivo (2021) and Hasta El fin del Mundo (2018). In partnership with legendary photographer and filmmaker Ivan Cardoso, they created a collection of 24 films brought together in the feature film O Baccanal do Diabo (2013, shown in Rotterdam, Karlov Vary, among others) and the experimental O Colírio do Corman (2020). Together with editor Christian Caselli, he put together documentaries with intense archival research such as Ivan O TerriRvel (2019) and Serguei O Psicodélico (2016). He has acted in films such as Tongues of Fire (2024), Black Sea (2013), among others. In music, it is also worth mentioning prolific collaborations with L. Borgia Rosseti and Orquestra Zé Felipe. Parallel to all this, he has a filmography of documentaries about his own creative process, such as the feature film A Nau dos Foos (2021, with appearances by Roger Corman, Olaf Moller and Richard Stanley), Cavalo Marinho vem a Cavalo (2020), Banho Gostoso (2008) and O Triunvirato (2004).


Credits

Ivan Ivan (2011) Character: Monteiro Lobato on Jesus
Ivan is a decadent actor, working as a leaflet distributor under the hot sun to pay his bills. Lives in a filthy apartment building together with his only friends, a transvestite and a Michael Jackson impersonator. His life is surrounded by poverty and misery, but one day, Ivan sees a light that will change his life, and of those around him.
Monstrolândia Monstrolândia (2012) Character: Russian on the beach
Shot in a single day, "Monstrolândia" follows the challenge of capturing Brazil's via crucis of winning the London Olympic Games.
Coleção de Humanos Mortos Coleção de Humanos Mortos (2005) Character: Dead Gurcius
Inspired by 70s Horror movies and real crimes, Dead Human Collection is a bloodbath that follows a deranged Serial Killer and his sadistic habits.
3 Cortes 3 Cortes (2006) Character: N/A
"3 Cortes" is a collection of three gore-filled shocking short films from three Brazilian filmmakers. The first story, "Sozinho", is about a man meeting up with a young woman he met earlier in the day. When he gets to her place, she has a special surprise in store for him. "Coleção de Humanos Mortos" is the second story, and in it a young man is plagued by his inner demons, pushing him to satisfy his desire to inflict pain on others. Finally, in "06 Tiros, 60ml" a man wakes up to find himself trapped inside a hospital with blood-soaked faceless monsters and must do what he can to escape, even if that means killing every monster or person he comes across.
Gurcius Gewdner Show Gurcius Gewdner Show (2010) Character: The Boss
"Gurcius Gewdner Show" is the pilot of a nonsense humor program. Presented by the irreverent character that gives the program its title, it follows the comic line of the revolutionary Monty Python´s Flying Circus and South Park, and is full of references to the world of pop culture and information and jokes that deal with such diverse subjects - and with the same greatness of relevance - as the trajectory of Rafael Ilha and the works of famous poets.
Manifesto Canibal: O Filme Manifesto Canibal: O Filme (2007) Character: Self
In 2002 Petter Baiestorf launched the fanzine "Manifesto Canibal" with notes on how to produce films independently without any resources. In 2004 the anarchist publisher Achiamé ordered an expansion of the fanzine to be published in book format and, thus, the book "Manifesto Canibal" by Petter Baiestorf, Cesar Souza and intervention by Carli Bortolanza appeared. In 2007, already out of print, Petter Baiestorf decided to film the book in the format of an experimental short and what follows here is the result of this iconoclastic experience that kills the gods of cinema.
Let Your Fans Be Your Distributor! Let Your Fans Be Your Distributor! (2013) Character: Self
Lloyd Kaufman Goes to São Paulo, Brazil to teach his famous "Make Your Own Damn Movie" Master Class, and while there he meets with the heart of the Brazilian film industry!
Quem é Gurcius Gewdner? Quem é Gurcius Gewdner? (2017) Character: N/A
Who is Gurcius Gewdner?
Nham-Nham, A Criatura Nham-Nham, A Criatura (2015) Character: Nham Nham Voice
When moving to a new town, Lucas makes a new friend who helps him forget his problems. But forgetting may not be the best way to deal with problems.
The Frightened President The Frightened President (2020) Character: Mystic
In a fictitious country, the newly elected president and first lady are faced with supernatural powers that put their love to the test.
Perdigotos da Discórdia Perdigotos da Discórdia (2012) Character: N/A
Couple making love in a park in Rio de Janeiro face perverts in search of sex.
Tropical SOV Tropical SOV (2025) Character: Voz do Rei Cocô - Segmento Viagem à Flora
Tropical SOV is a Brazilian anthology that brings together 23 independent filmmakers who bring to life 21 hilarious, strange and bizarre stories that could only happen in Brazil. From brains that produce cocaine to the incredible human videocassette, including the secrets of synthetic meat, baldness cures, castration of rapists, nihilistic fruits, magical sweets and the poop king of Evangelistão.
Vadias do Sexo Sangrento Vadias do Sexo Sangrento (2008) Character: Demented Editor
A love story, a love triangle that gets soiled with blood with the arrival of a fourth character: a serial killer who collects vaginas. Lesbian couple is chased by lover betrayed in the areas of Weird. Blood and sex in the tradition of the 80's Boca do Lixo films with eschatological scenes and total cinematographic metalanguage.
Páscoa Sarnenta Páscoa Sarnenta (2011) Character: N/A
Project consisting of four short films, partially filmed. Scenes from one of these short films were included in the feature film Zombio 2.
O Triunvirato O Triunvirato (2004) Character: Director
A documentary about the creative process of Gurcius Gewdner.
A Vida e a Morte da Reencarnação de Gurcius Gewdner A Vida e a Morte da Reencarnação de Gurcius Gewdner (2011) Character: Self
This is the gripping and brief saga of a young man who claims to be the reincarnation of Gurcius Gewdner. Spiritism, spontaneous combustion, love, mutated chickens, animated credits, copyright and image violations, as well as a skillful use of cinematic language characterize this, which is the best documentary ever made. A critical and public success, it has been banned in over 153 countries. This documentary produced in 2011 perfectly closes this lineup of Gurcius Gewdner's early films, serving as almost a revisiting reflection of a passionate and cynical filmmaker who saw special interest in fake documentaries as a chance to produce films with zero budget, always with the kuchar brothers in his heart. It is also a vote of hope for the emergence of new directors, touched by the spark of creation when watching these films by Gurcius Gewdner in the early 2000s.
Dia de Ano Dia de Ano (2005) Character: Offender suporter
Iemanjá, folk festivals, the Moon, Tim Maia, cosmic superstitions, American cinema and its conglomerates swallowing up our cinema.
Texas Carlos Massacre Texas Carlos Massacre (2021) Character: Adventure Director
Guided by his doctor (or is it voices in his head?), a young director is given a mission: to go to Texas to make an abstract roadmovie (“Unfocused film! Focus is repressed!”) about the Housecore Horror Festival of Film and Music, a festival that brings together cinema and extreme music.
Um Dia Legal com Os Legais Um Dia Legal com Os Legais (2024) Character: Self
In October 2023, the band Os Legais entered the studio to record a new album and Baiestorf made a Cinoise (cinema noise) record of that day.
A Revolta do Boêmio A Revolta do Boêmio (2016) Character: Spencer trapalhão
Musical clip with band Uzomi
Dublê de Lixo Dublê de Lixo (2022) Character: Voyer
From the bottom of my hideout, possessed by excitement and curiosity, I behold: mountains of styrofoam and trash freely growing in the fields, in harmony with innocent mammals and chickens, not aware they're being observed.
O Nobre Deputado Sanguessuga O Nobre Deputado Sanguessuga (2007) Character: Rich Filmaker
A complex children's fable about world domination with homage to classic black and white horror films and monsters.
Na cabeça de Baiestorf Na cabeça de Baiestorf (2020) Character: Mamilos da Pam Grier
A crazy fucking reporter goes to Palmitos to investigate the thoughts of Petter Baiestorf, the insane mind behind the legendary Cannibal Films.
Cerveja Atômica Cerveja Atômica (2003) Character: Pastor
A punk scientist formed the formula of the deadly drink that transforms drunks into hallucinated zombies and awakens the fury of Little Red Riding Hood's grandmother and her afternoon tea buddies, who armed and dangerous decide to get revenge.
Arrombada - Vou Mijar na Porra do Seu Túmulo Arrombada - Vou Mijar na Porra do Seu Túmulo (2007) Character: Médico de sua família
A girl is kidnapped by a drug dealer at the behest of a corrupt senator, who intends to hold a party in the presence of a demented priest and a doctor using the girl as fun.
Mar Negro Mar Negro (2013) Character: Bar Man
A strange black spot approaches the coast, bringing death and destruction to a fishing village. In a desperate flight to escape the chaos, lonely Albino fights for the great love of his life at the risk of his own soul.
Dez Anos sem GG Allin Dez Anos sem GG Allin (2010) Character: Deliquent with glasses
GG Allin. Musician and sociologist. Fought against drugs.
Línguas de Fogo Línguas de Fogo (2024) Character: Sofia
Two missionaries travel through the forest searching for the last uncontacted tribe, at the mythical city of Ragatanga. Lost and disoriented, they face supernatural threats that put their faith to the ultimate test.
Ninguém Deve Morrer Ninguém Deve Morrer (2009) Character: Ninguém
The Gunslinger Nobody refuses to suck a bull's cock in Colonel Bajon's zoophilia movie, and a musical hunt begins.
Mamilos em Chamas Mamilos em Chamas (2008) Character: N/A
A perverted Rabbit live his life delivering pizza and having rough sex with all kinds of animals. His life changes when he falls in love with a female rabbit who has a problem with drugs and strange connections with the underworld. A love story about the importance of making love.
Zombio 2: Chimarrão Zombies Zombio 2: Chimarrão Zombies (2013) Character: Pastor Davi
Zombies, beautiful dead girls, newly-dead and a wide variety of colorful and slimy undead invade the West of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Guts roll while "yerba mate" Cronenberg is consumed by the farmers. But the zombies aren't the biggest problem when all the humans are sadistic and selfish.
Cavalo Marinho vem a Cavalo Cavalo Marinho vem a Cavalo (2021) Character: Self
This little film came up during the composition of "A Nau dos Loucos", when I realized that the dubbing sessions were taking up too much space to not become a film by itself. It's our first day of reading the script and composing the voiceover, first day collectively working on Pazucus, which is when it starts to get really fun. I didn't even know that making this film (these films actually) would be such an amazing experience yet, but I already had a good idea and I was already quite happy to just spend the day recording demented narrations with Marcius Lindner, Mariana Ungaretti (who does not appear in the film, but it provided us with the wonderful sound delirium, the closest I've ever come to seeing a private concert by Diamanda Galás ) and Marcel Mars.
Pressa de te amar Pressa de te amar (2013) Character: The Running Man
I live in a hurry without knowing I'm always running from place to place
A Praia dos Amores do Senhor Baiestorf A Praia dos Amores do Senhor Baiestorf (2024) Character: Gurcius
One summer morning, Mr Baiestorf forgets how to put on flip-flops, takes a deep breath, opens a beer and goes to the beach to spend a day full of love and great emotions.
A População da América Espanhola Colonial A População da América Espanhola Colonial (2004) Character: Roberto Maia
Massacre! Famine! Violence! Infant mortality! Slaves! Natural disasters! Fornication! Rape! Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the relations between the Spanish and the indigenous people in minute and unspeakable detail, in this ultra-realistic blockbuster filmed in beautiful Mexican locations.
A Nau dos Loucos: Mergulho e Decolagem de Pazucus A Nau dos Loucos: Mergulho e Decolagem de Pazucus (2021) Character: Self
With free eyes, an open heart, good friends and a handful of luck, Gurcius Gewdner revisits some of his adventures of the past five years, survives the relentless Russian winter and asks the following question: How far can an underground Brazilian film go?
O Colírio do Corman Me Deixou Doido Demais O Colírio do Corman Me Deixou Doido Demais (2020) Character: Roger Corman's Voice (voice)
A totally Cardoso-appropriated footage delirium, done as a tribute to US independent cinema's original rebel. In the end, Corman himself blesses Cardoso by saying: "You blended horror, sex and humour very well. And particularly the editing is very good because the film never lagged or slowed down". Which film? This one!
Pazucus: A Ilha do Desarrego Pazucus: A Ilha do Desarrego (2017) Character: Omar
In the wild island of Pazúcus, everything is hopeless. Oréstia & Omar seek to harmonize their relationship in a camp and find themselves gradually oppressed by nature, which changes from paradisiac to hellish. Simultaneously, inside Carlos’ intestines, fecal monsters plot his demise. This stomachic confusion makes him an easy prey for the obsessive Dr. Roberto. The paranoia, the sorcery, the madness and the prophetic voice lead their destinies to a place where the dissolution of all beings appears to be the only possibility of communion.



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