The Discreet Insensitivity of ‘Slumberland’
The cultural insensitivity of 'Slumberland' is discreet, and can be easily overlooked in CGI extravaganza.
Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie
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.
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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.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Pedro Vasconcelos, Paulo Cursino
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Runtime:93 minutes
Studio:Mauricio de Sousa Produções, Star Original Productions, Focus Entretenimento, Boa Ideia Entretenimento, Kauzare Filmes, Donna Features, Agência Nacional do Cinema - ANCINE, ProAC, Secretaria de Cultura e Economia Criativa do Estado de São Paulo, Política Nacional Aldir Blanc, Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal, Buena Vista International Brasil
Cast
Pedro Vasconcelos
Director
Mauro Sousa
Mauricio de Sousa
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
Bruce Gomlevsky
Professor
Flávia Garrafa
Dona Linda
Felipe Martins
Chefe de Arte Jornal
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