IT´S CHICO TIME! (2025)
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.
Director: Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: July 10, 2025
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
Screenplay
Cinematography: Rafaela Elias
Editing: Sofia Sequeira
Production: Lusófona Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Themes
Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
portugal, satire, time, family, kids, political, thriller, chico, its chico time, joão jesus, virgílio castelo, carla chambel, vicente wallenstein, carlos quintas
More Films by Director: Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is IT´S CHICO TIME! about?
- 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.
- Who directed IT´S CHICO TIME!?
- IT´S CHICO TIME! was directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo.
- Who stars in IT´S CHICO TIME!?
- IT´S CHICO TIME! stars João Jesus, Virgílio Castelo, Vicente Wallenstein, Carla Chambel, Carlos Quintas, Peter Michael.
- How long is IT´S CHICO TIME!?
- IT´S CHICO TIME! has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is IT´S CHICO TIME!?
- IT´S CHICO TIME! is a Thriller, Comedy, Horror film.
- Where was IT´S CHICO TIME! produced?
- IT´S CHICO TIME! was produced in Portugal.
- What are the themes of IT´S CHICO TIME!?
- The themes of IT´S CHICO TIME! include: Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.