Paulo Scott (born 8 December 1966) is a Brazilian author, poet, playwright, screenwriter and translator.
Born in Porto Alegre, he studied law at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS-RG); he worked as a lawyer and Law professor for a decade, before becoming a writer. He has received numerous awards including the Prêmio Fundação Biblioteca Nacional, and been shortlisted for renowned prizes like the Prêmio Jabuti and the Prêmio São Paulo de Literatura. His short story collection Ainda Orangotangos (Still Orangutans) was adapted into a movie and won the Milano Film Festival in 2008.
In 2014, his novel…

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