This biopic documents the life and work of one of Brazil’s most prolific artists: Milton Gonçalves. This actor and director are credited with more than sixty television titles, seventy movies and twenty plays. Known from classic full-length features like Macunaíma, They Don't Wear Black Tie and Kiss of the Spider Woman, his dramatic versatility also encompasses major Brazilian soap operas, including O Bem Amado and Roque Santeiro. With his talent, he overcame barriers faced by many Black performers in Brazil. An active on-screen and on-stage presence since the 1950s, his name is synonymous with the history of Brazilian television, theatre and cinema, making him a landmark talent in the performing arts world.
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Milton Gonçalves
Self
Known for
Carandiru
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Maria Ceiça
Self
Known for
A História de Ester
If I Were You
Antônio Pitanga
Self
Known for
The Clone
Perfect Love
Rudson Martins
Self
Lica Oliveira
Self
Also in
Mulheres Apaixonadas
Seize the Day
Serjão Loroza
Self
Known for
Cara e Coragem
Trap.com
Ary Toledo
Self
Also in
Os Imigrantes
Ceará contra 007
Jorge Coutinho
Self
Known for
O Concurso
Othon Bastos
Self
Known for
Central Station
Brainstorm
Cosme dos Santos
Self
Also in
Elas por Elas
Mar do Sertão
Camila Pitanga
Self
Known for
Caramuru: Brazil Reinvented
Basic Sanitation, the Movie
Daniel Filho
Self
Known for
Just Another Christmas
Muita Calma Nessa Hora 2
Luiz Antonio Pilar Director · Rute Alves Screenplay Tomas Camargo Cinematographer
First release October 3, 2025 · Produced in Brazil · Production ICEM - Instituto Cultura em Movimento, Globo Filmes
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MPC Filmes
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ICEM - Instituto Cultura em Movimento
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Globo Filmes
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Canal Brasil
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GloboNews
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Brazil
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Portuguese
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Portuguese
Release dates
Brazil · October 3, 2025
Premiere · Rio Film Festival
Brazil · November 6, 2025
Theatrical
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Brazil
October 26, 2025 · Premiere · São Paulo International Film Festival
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