Cozza di Maddalena — bruno mesquita — photographer and filmmaker

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Bruno Mesquita is a art director, photographer and filmmaker with experience in both commercial and documentary projects. He works across image capture, editing, and post-production, with a focus on visual detail and storytelling. Bruno collaborates with brands, studios, and cultural institutions, producing content ranging from promotional videos to event coverage and photoshoots.

He has worked with clients and partners such as Amplificasom, Mecha Studio, ZigurArtists, Porto Design Biennale, Casa do Design, and esad—idea (Research in Design and Art). His work has been featured in media outlets including P3 (Público), Time Out, Comunidade Cultura e Arte, and Gerador.

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da Maddalena
2025

photography, art direction, personal

I met Bruno, an 83-year-old man from La Maddalena. He has spent his whole life at sea, and the moment you step onto his boat you can feel it. The way he points to the rocks and tells stories about the islands makes it seem as if the sea itself is speaking through him.
In the middle of the day, anchored in a small bay, he cooked a simple pasta with mussels for us. Nothing elaborate, just fresh mussels, garlic and a splash of wine. And yet, in that moment, it tasted like the true Mediterranean, a dish infused with the memory of a life lived on the water.
That day was more than a journey, it was entering his world, a place where time slows down and the sea holds everything together.