

“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
Writers
Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias
Release Date
July 10, 2025
Runtime
0h 19m
Status
Released
Original Language
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Lusófona Filmes