Ney Behind the Masks (2026)
Follows Ney Matogrosso as he prepares for the parade of Imperatriz Leopoldinense, transforming Carnival into a space for exploring identity, freedom, and mortality. Amid rehearsals and significant encounters, the film reveals an intimate side of Ney as he revisits the choices that have shaped his journey, prompting reflection on the masks we wear throughout our lives and the courage it takes to remain true to who we are.
Director: Esmir Filho
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Ney Matogrosso as Self |
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Leandro Vieira as Self |
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Gilberto Gil as Self |
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Maitê Proença as Self |
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Mariana Ximenes as Self |
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Luiz Fernando Guimarães as Self |
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Ana Cañas as Self |
| Directing | Esmir Filho | Director |
| Writing | Esmir Filho | Writer |
| Writing | Thais Guisasola | Writer |
| Writing | João Maia | Writer |
| Production | Esmir Filho | Producer |
| Production | Rafael Reinoso | Producer |
| Production | Leticia Friedrich | Producer |
| Production | Silvia Cruz | Producer |
| Production | Rafael Reinoso | Executive Producer |
| Production | João Saldanha | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Azul Serra | Cinematography |
| Crew | Lula Cerri | Cinematography |
| Crew | Carol Quintanilha | Cinematography |
| Crew | Bruno Polidoro | Cinematography |
| Editing | João Maia | Editor |
| Editing | Tatiane Vesch | Editor |
| Art | Esmir Filho | Art Direction |
| Sound | João Maia | Sound Editor |
| Sound | João Maia | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Mariana Amabis | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Mariana Amabis | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Rica Amabis | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Rica Amabis | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Gui Amabis | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Gui Amabis | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Armando Torres Jr. | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Armando Torres Jr. | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | João Maia | Sound Designer |
| Sound | João Maia | Music |
| Sound | Mariana Amabis | Music |
| Sound | Rica Amabis | Music |
| Sound | Gui Amabis | Music |
| Directing | Thais Guisasola | Co-Director |
