Apolônio Brasil, Campeão da Alegria (2003)
Apolônio Brasil was a pianist at a famous nightclub in Rio de Janeiro, from the 1950s until his untimely death. Quite a character, Apolônio was loved by women and idolized by his audience and friends. His contagious joy attracts the attention of American scientist Dr. Boris Lewitsky, who comes to Brazil in order to interview Apolônio's close friends and make them a most unusual offer concerning the remains of the late musician.
Director: Hugo Carvana
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Marco Nanini as Apolônio Brasil |
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Louise Cardoso as Milu |
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Antônio Pitanga as Coice |
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Marcos Paulo as Paulo Antonio |
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Sylvia Bandeira as D. Guiomar |
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Alessandra Verney as Tânia |
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Caio Junqueira as Young Apolônio Brasil |
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Lu Grimaldi as D. Neném |
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Raul Serrador as Pedro X |
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Bruce Gomlevsky as Paluca |
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Anselmo Vasconcelos as Radio Host |
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Jonas Bloch as General |
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Maria Gladys as The 'Babalu' Lady |
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Antonio Pedro as Zeca |
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Ruy Faria as Friend |
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Totia Meireles as Apolônio's Girlfriend |
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José Lewgoy as Dr. Boris Lewinsky |
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Adriana Garambone as Leading Lady in Movie |
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Cristina Amadeo as Young D. Neném |
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Ricardo Petraglia as The Publisher |
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Hugo Carvana as Beggar |
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Vera Holtz as Beggar |
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Carlos Manga as Himself |
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Paulo José as Patron |
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Denise Bandeira as |
| Writing | Joaquim Assis | Writer |
| Writing | Denise Bandeira | Writer |
| Writing | Mauro Wilson | Writer |
| Directing | Hugo Carvana | Director |
| Writing | Hugo Carvana | Writer |
| Production | Hugo Carvana | Associate Producer |
| Production | Flávio Chaves | Producer |
| Production | Flávio Chaves | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Simone Petrillo | Sound Editor |
| Directing | Lulu Corrêa | Assistant Director |
| Visual Effects | Marcelo Souza | Visual Effects |
| Crew | Renato Vieira | Choreographer |
| Camera | Pedro Serrão | First Assistant Camera |
| Sound | José Moreau Louzeiro | Sound |
| Editing | Diana Vasconcellos | Editor |
| Art | José Joaquim Salles | Art Direction |
| Sound | Cristiano Maciel | Sound |
| Sound | David Tygel | Music |
| Crew | Tânia Nardini | Choreographer |
| Camera | Martina Rupp | Second Assistant Camera |
| Crew | Sylvia Ramos | Post Production Supervisor |
| Sound | Alvaro Correia | Boom Operator |
| Crew | Marcelo Guerra | Production Controller |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kika Lopes | Costume Design |
| Sound | Rodrigo Noronha | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Breno Cunha | First Assistant Camera |
| Visual Effects | Sérgio Schmid | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Production | Tuinho Schwartz | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Nonato Estrela | Director of Photography |