
Directing
Ana Rocha de Sousa
Born 1978-10-25 · Lisbon, Portugal
Ana Rocha de Sousa (Lisbon, 28 October 1978) is a Portuguese actress and director. She made her acting debut in the TV series "Riscos" (1997). Since then, she starred in other TV productions such as "Sonhos Traídos" (2002), "Mistura Fina" (2004) and "Jura" (2006). In 2009, she moved away from acting and into directing. In 2020, her feature-length debut "Listen" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, where it was awarded several prizes: the Special Jury Prize, the Lion of the Future (for best debut film), the Bisato d’Oro (for best directing), and the Sorriso Diverso Venezia - Social Issues Award.
Acting credits
Behind the camera
NRIt is inspired by the true story of the girls and women of a Ukrainian family forced to find rescue from the war. Although... War can never truly be escaped.
Wings
2026
NRIt is inspired by the true story of the girls and women of a Ukrainian family forced to find rescue from the war. Although... War can never truly be escaped.
Wings
2026
7.1In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Listen
2020
7.1In the outskirts of London, Portuguese couple and parents of three, Bela and Jota, struggle to make ends meet. When a misunderstanding arises at school with their deaf daughter, the British social services grow concerned for the safety of their children. The film portrays the tireless battle of these immigrant parents against the law to keep their family together.
Listen
2020
NRSerif, the manager of a launderette in London’s Bethnal Green, dedicates her time to her regulars. Serving cups of tea and listening to their stories, Serif enriches their lives by helping the local elderly community. Laundriness is a simple and sensitive observational documentary about the meaning of life, fate, hope and regrets.
Laundriness
2011
NRSerif, the manager of a launderette in London’s Bethnal Green, dedicates her time to her regulars. Serving cups of tea and listening to their stories, Serif enriches their lives by helping the local elderly community. Laundriness is a simple and sensitive observational documentary about the meaning of life, fate, hope and regrets.
Laundriness
2011
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Minha Alma and You
2013
NRNo Mar is a film about Cecília, the only teacher on a small fishing island. One fateful morning Cecília's daughter Maria asks her best friend Lúcia to cover for her as she goes to the beach to watch her father's boat come in. She never returns. Cecília struggles to deal with the guilt of her daughters death and attempts to embrace the impoverished Lúcia. Lúcia's own struggle with her friends death and eventual confession, forces Cecília to reconcile with her own grief and loss.
At Sea
2013

