Acácio de Almeida
Acácio de Almeida is a Portuguese cinematographer whose career spans several decades, marked by collaborations with notable directors in European cinema. Born in Souto, Portugal, de Almeida has established a reputation for their work behind the camera, contributing to the visual language of films through their expertise in lighting, framing, and composition.
Biography
Acácio de Almeida is a Portuguese cinematographer whose career spans several decades, marked by collaborations with notable directors in European cinema. Born in Souto, Portugal, de Almeida has established a reputation for their work behind the camera, contributing to the visual language of films through their expertise in lighting, framing, and composition. Their long-standing partnerships with filmmakers such as João César Monteiro, Raúl Ruiz, Alain Tanner, Valeria Sarmiento, and Rita Azevedo Gomes reflect a body of work rooted in both narrative and experimental cinema.
Among de Almeida’s recent contributions is the film Justa, released in 2025, where they served as Director of Photography. The project represents a continuation of their involvement in cinema, where technical precision a…
