Bruno Villela Barreto Borges (born 16 March 1955) is a Brazilian film director.

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Barreto has been making feature-length films ever since he was 17 years old and remains one of Brazil's most accomplished and popular directors to this day.

[1] His films vary widely, from light comedies like Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976) and Bossa Nova (2000) to tense political thrillers like Four Days in September (1997).

According to Bloomberg News,[4] Brazilian prosecutors allege that Barreto razed protected jungle on Brazil's Pico Island to build a personal home.

Barreto had agreed in a 2008 court proceeding to demolish said house and restore the land within two years.