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Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
6.4 / 10• 2025• 1h 33m•NR• Portuguese
Drama
Storyline
Discover the story of the father of the gang: Mauricio de Sousa, Brazil’s most important comic artist, and how he created his most famous characters. Responsible for bringing to life iconic figures that have marked generations, the film stars Mauro Sousa, the artist’s son. The production follows Mauricio’s journey from childhood, through his discovery and passion for comics, to the creation of a career once considered impossible and his adventures to make a living and achieve professional success.
Cast & Crew
Mauro Sousa
Mauricio de Sousa
Lead
Thati Lopes
Marilene
Diego Laumar
Mauricio de Sousa (Criança)
Natália Lage
Nila (Mãe)
Emílio Orciollo Netto
Tonico (Pai)
Elizabeth Savalla
Vó Dita
Othon Bastos
Jayme Cortez
Fernando Eiras
Otávio Frias
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Pedro Vasconcelos's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
