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Petra Costa | |
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| Born | 8 July 1983 |
| Education | University of São Paulo Barnard College London School of Economics |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, filmmaker |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Notable work | The Edge of Democracy |
Petra Costa (born 8 July 1983) is a Brazilian filmmaker and actress. In 2020, her documentary film The Edge of Democracy was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 92nd Academy Awards and won a Peabody Award. She has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2018.