It's Chico Time!
Jul 10, 2025 · 19m
Director
Rafael Sá Carneiro, João SeveroOverview
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.
Cast of It's Chico Time!
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 2
Leonor MadeiraKid 1
Madalena AlvimKid 3
Gonçalo Galvão TelesPide Agent
Crew of It's Chico Time!
Rafael Sá CarneiroDirector, Writer, Director of Communications
João SeveroDirector, Writer
Rafaela EliasWriter, Director of Photography, Cinematography, Colorist, Director of Communications
Beatriz SilvaWriter, Art Direction, Sculptor, Costume Designer, Costumer, Director of Communications- João RamiresWriter, Production Assistant, Assistant Art Director
- Diogo CantanhedeProducer, Finance, Production Designer, Scenic Artist, Writer
Tomás PedroProducer, Director of Communications- Sofia SequeiraBoom Operator, Sound, Sound Design Assistant, ADR Editor, Editor, Post Production Coordinator
Beatriz AmadorAssistant Director, Production Coordinator, Director of Communications- Maria BarralSecond Assistant Director
- Margarida KalinichenkoScript Supervisor
- Vasco DiasProduction Manager, Props
Inês VazProduction Coordinator, Art Department Coordinator, Scenic Artist- Tiago RodriguesThird Assistant Director
- Mafalda LopesProduction Assistant
- Rafael MadeiraProduction Assistant
- Vasco SoutoCamera Operator
- Jannic SaboFirst Assistant Camera
Damião RodriguesSecond Assistant Camera- João VieiraMachinist
About It's Chico Time!
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.
When was It's Chico Time! released?
It's Chico Time! was released on July 10, 2025.
How long is It's Chico Time!?
It's Chico Time! runs 19 minutes.
Who directed It's Chico Time!?
It's Chico Time! was directed by Rafael Sá Carneiro and João Severo.
Who is in the cast of It's Chico Time!?
The cast of It's Chico Time! includes João Jesus (Chico Valentim), Virgílio Castelo (Eduardo Valentim), Vicente Wallenstein (Zeca), Carla Chambel (Patrícia) and Carlos Quintas (Cardeal Cerejo / Assistente de Realização).