It's Chico Time!
A Hora do Chico!
“SMILE. THE REGIME IS WATCHING!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Gonçalo Galvão Teles
Pide Agent
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias, João Severo, Beatriz Silva, João Ramires, Diogo Cantanhede
- Original Title
- A Hora do Chico!
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Lusófona Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafael Sá Carneiro, João Severo
Rafael Sá Carneiro, Rafaela Elias, João Severo, Beatriz Silva, João Ramires, Diogo Cantanhede
Rafaela Elias
Sofia Sequeira
Tomás Pedro, Diogo Cantanhede
Department Leadership Roster
Rafael Sá Carneiro
Director
João Severo
Director
Rafael Sá Carneiro
Writer
Rafaela Elias
Writer
João Severo
Writer
Beatriz Silva
Writer
João Ramires
Writer
Tomás Pedro
Producer
Diogo Cantanhede
Producer
Rafaela Elias
Director of Photography
Sofia Sequeira
Editor
Diogo Cantanhede
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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!?
The principal cast of It's Chico Time! includes João Jesus, Virgílio Castelo, Vicente Wallenstein, Carla Chambel, Carlos Quintas.
When was It's Chico Time! released and how long is it?
It's Chico Time! was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 19m.