Rui Carlos
Synopsis
In the mid-1980s, during a summer day, Rui Carlos and his friends Maranau and Tomané enjoy their free time in the neighborhood, between football matches and playful games. Rui Carlos repairs his worn-out shoes and heads out to borrow a valuable football from their neighbor, Dona Olinda, who daily entrusts it to him. As the teams are chosen and the game begins, typical neighborhood interruptions ensue: a visit from Mascote the dog, a break for lunch, and spontaneous games. But when the ball gets punctured, Rui Carlos is left to face responsibility and the realities of growing up.
Top Cast
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Curtas Vila do Conde 2025
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarida Paias
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarida Paias
- Original Title
- Rui Carlos
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Bravado Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarida Paias
Margarida Paias
Diogo Vale
Diogo Salgado, Gonçalo Pina, Margarida Paias
Department Leadership Roster
Diogo Salgado
Producer
Gonçalo Pina
Producer
Margarida Paias
Director
Margarida Paias
Producer
Diogo Vale
Editor
Margarida Paias
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rui Carlos
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What is Rui Carlos about?
In the mid-1980s, during a summer day, Rui Carlos and his friends Maranau and Tomané enjoy their free time in the neighborhood, between football matches and playful games. Rui Carlos repairs his worn-out shoes and heads out to borrow a valuable football from their neighbor, Dona Olinda, who daily entrusts it to him. As the teams are chosen and the game begins, typical neighborhood interruptions ensue: a visit from Mascote the dog, a break for lunch, and spontaneous games. But when the ball gets punctured, Rui Carlos is left to face responsibility and the realities of growing up.
Who directed Rui Carlos?
Rui Carlos was directed by Margarida Paias.
Who stars in Rui Carlos?
The principal cast of Rui Carlos includes David Peixeiro, Daniel Carvalho, João Lopes, Diogo Caeiro, Afonso Morgado.
When was Rui Carlos released and how long is it?
Rui Carlos was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 14m.