The film is adapted from a true story and tells the tale behind a man wearing a mask. Augusto (played by Vladimir Brichta) is an artist seeking a foot[Expand All]
The film is adapted from a true story and tells the tale behind a man wearing a mask. Augusto (played by Vladimir Brichta) is an artist seeking a foothold in the spotlight, following in his mother's artistic path. His mother was a stage artist who was active in the 1950s. Sparing no effort to seek the applause of the audience, he found the opportunity to win their love, which was to become the most popular clown TV host of children's programs in the 1980s. After donning the clown costume, Augusto achieved unprecedented success. However, as the contract terms prohibited him from revealing his true identity, he became an anonymous celebrity. Augusto became a clown who brought joy to children all over the country, but he did not bring joy to his son Gabriel (Cau? (Played by Martins) brings happiness. In the eyes of his son Gabriel, his father was someone who pursued fame and distanced himself from him. The entire film is brimming with humor and satire, exaggeratedly depicting the backstage world of Brazilian television in the 1980s. The film tells a surreal story of a man's search for his artistic value and the degeneration of his personality.[Collapse]
