The Substitute
Consolo
Synopsis
In the midst of Carnival, taxi driver Manoel finds a sex toy in his living room. Huge and still sticky, the object sets off a tragicomic journey that shakes his imagination and challenges his sense of masculinity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
28º Festival do Rio – Première Brasil – Competição Novos Rumos Curtas-Metragens
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Massaro
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Massaro
- Original Title
- Consolo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Studios
- Hipérbole Produções Artísticas, Capuri
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Massaro
Johnny Massaro, Tobias Carvalho
Bruno Polidoro
Del Reginato, Eduardo Rezende, Johnny Massaro, Thiago Mascarenhas, Ueslei Santana
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Massaro
Director
Johnny Massaro
Screenplay
Del Reginato
Producer
Eduardo Rezende
Producer
Johnny Massaro
Producer
Thiago Mascarenhas
Producer
Bruno Polidoro
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Substitute about?
In the midst of Carnival, taxi driver Manoel finds a sex toy in his living room. Huge and still sticky, the object sets off a tragicomic journey that shakes his imagination and challenges his sense of masculinity.
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Johnny Massaro.
Who stars in The Substitute?
The principal cast of The Substitute includes Emílio de Mello, Clarissa Kiste, Lara Tremouroux, João Pedro Mariano, Igor Fernandez.
When was The Substitute released and how long is it?
The Substitute was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.