It's Chico Time!(2025)
SMILE. THE REGIME IS WATCHING!
Synopsis
In 1974, Chico, a beloved host of a children’s TV show at the service of a repressive authoritarian regime, is forced to make the hardest decision of his life: murder a colleague live on air, or lose the approval of his powerful father. As the cameras roll, the program unravels into a surreal theatre of obedience, repression, and madness.
Directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
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Cast
João Jesus
Chico Valentim
Virgílio Castelo
Eduardo Valentim
Vicente Wallenstein
Zeca
Carla Chambel
Patrícia
Carlos Quintas
Cardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização
Peter Michael
Menino Quim (voice)
Paulo Fragoso
Sr. Agente / Locutor (voice)
Madalena Serrano
Kid 2
Leonor Madeira
Kid 1
Madalena Alvim
Kid 3
Gonçalo Galvão Teles
Pide Agent
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It's Chico Time! was released in 2025.
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It's Chico Time! runs for 19 minutes.
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It's Chico Time! was directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro and João Severo.
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It's Chico Time! stars João Jesus, Virgílio Castelo, Vicente Wallenstein, Carla Chambel and Carlos Quintas.
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