A biopic of one of the greatest artists of Brazil in the 20th century. Mário Lago was a writer, playwright, songwriter and actor. His lyrics and opinions helped change whole generations, never giving up the lucidity and charisma so typical of the true Carioca. A dynamic film featuring rare archival footage, interviews, songs and bits of trivia relating to a complete artist, his history and the passing of time.
Marco Abujamra, Markão Oliveira
Marco Abujamra is a director and screenwriter. Among his works, highlights include the documentary Jards Macalé – Um morcego na porta principal (2008), a special jury award winner at the Rio Festival. He also got a Shell award for the musical direction of play O auto da compadecida, directed by Antonio Abujamra. Markão Oliveira is a cinematographer. Among his works, highlights include cinematography in A vida é um sopro (2007).
