Movie
It's Chico Time!
SMILE. THE REGIME IS WATCHING!
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.
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It's Chico Time! was released July 10, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Cast
João JesusChico Valentim
Virgílio CasteloEduardo Valentim
Vicente WallensteinZeca
Carla ChambelPatrícia
Carlos QuintasCardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização
Peter MichaelMenino Quim (voice)
Paulo FragosoSr. Agente / Locutor (voice)
Madalena SerranoKid 2Credits
- Directed by
- Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
- Written by
- Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias, João Severo, Diogo Cantanhede, Beatriz Silva, João Ramires
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Original title
- A Hora do Chico!
Production
- Lusófona Filmes