Playback
Synopsis
PLAYBACK is not just a biopic about Carlos Paião. It's a journey into the creative universe of one of the greatest geniuses of Portuguese music. Carlos studies Medicine, lives among books, exams, and expectations, but it is in the secret of melodies, words, and imagination that he finds the place where he truly breathes. In a country still discovering new sounds, he risks exchanging the security of a white coat for the uncertainty of stages, songs, and a dream bigger than himself. Between duty and desire, reason and intuition, fear and courage, Carlos builds a unique path, made of talent, humor, creative obsession, and an almost luminous urgency to leave his mark. PLAYBACK reveals not only the songs that made Carlos Paião an unforgettable figure in Portuguese music, but also the intimate universe from which they were born.
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PLAYBACK de Sérgio Graciano (2026) – trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-11
Top Cast
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Rafael Ferreira
Carlos Paião
Laura Dutra
Zaida Cardoso
Mariana do Ó
Marisa
Beatriz Brás
Lena
Guilherme Moura
Pedro Lacerda
Albano Jerónimo
Mário Martins
Anabela Moreira
Romeu Vala
Tomé
Sebastião Varaine
Peter
Rita Durão
António Mortágua
Rodrigo Costa
Jovem Paião
Teresa Faria
Avó Ofélia
Diogo Mesquita
Manel
Luis Ferreira
Eládio Clímaco
Beatriz Ferreira
Ana Bola
Grial Montes
Cigana
Mariana Lencastre
Celeste
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sérgio Graciano
- Screenplay & Story
- Mário Cenicante
- Original Title
- Playback
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Caos Calmo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sérgio Graciano
Mário Cenicante
João Ribeiro
António Gonçalves
Department Leadership Roster
Sérgio Graciano
Director
João Ribeiro
Director of Photography
António Gonçalves
Editor
Mário Cenicante
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Playback
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What is Playback about?
PLAYBACK is not just a biopic about Carlos Paião. It's a journey into the creative universe of one of the greatest geniuses of Portuguese music. Carlos studies Medicine, lives among books, exams, and expectations, but it is in the secret of melodies, words, and imagination that he finds the place where he truly breathes. In a country still discovering new sounds, he risks exchanging the security of a white coat for the uncertainty of stages, songs, and a dream bigger than himself. Between duty and desire, reason and intuition, fear and courage, Carlos builds a unique path, made of talent, humor, creative obsession, and an almost luminous urgency to leave his mark. PLAYBACK reveals not only the songs that made Carlos Paião an unforgettable figure in Portuguese music, but also the intimate universe from which they were born.
Who directed Playback?
Playback was directed by Sérgio Graciano.
Who stars in Playback?
The principal cast of Playback includes Rafael Ferreira, Laura Dutra, Mariana do Ó, Beatriz Brás, Guilherme Moura.
When was Playback released and how long is it?
Playback was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.