Biography After giving up history studies at the University of Lisbon, Pedro Costa decided to become a film technician. He studied editing and directing at film school in Lisbon. He worked as assistant director on several films before moving into directing in 1987. He directed Juventude Em Marcha! (2007), No Quarto Da Vanda (2001), Ossos (1998), Casa de Lava (1995) and O Sangue (1989).