Vicente has directed six TV series and ten features, with actors such as Wagner Moura, Viggo Mortensen, Giancarlo Giannini, Harvey Keitel, Emily Mortimer and Tsuyoshi Ihara. His work includes action, thrillers, dark comedies and character dramas. His features have been shown in the most important festivals in the world, including Toronto, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, MoMA/NY, Chicago, Miami and many more. The son of a diplomat, Vicente grew up all over the world. He speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.