In the first official trailer for the feature film ‘SILVIO’, Brazil’s greatest presenter recalls his life story and reveals behind-the-scenes events that have never been shown to the public before. Based on real events and using the kidnapping suffered by Silvio Santos as a guiding thread, the film hits theaters on September 5th.
After a 15-year hiatus from acting, Rodrigo Faro returned to the film sets just to play Silvio Santos. The actor received the blessing of Silvio himself, who, in 2018, during a live program, said that he had always dreamed of having a film of his to show his grandchildren. Excited about the project, Faro also revealed that he sees this film as the biggest challenge of his career to date.
Directed by Marcelo Antunez (“O Speaker”, “Polícia Federal: A Lei é Para Todos”) and with a script by Anderson Almeida (“Spectros”, “No Mundo da Luna”) and structural treatment of the script by Newton Cannito (“ 9mm: São Paulo”, “Magal e os Formigas”), the film invites the public to delve into the businessman’s intimacy from one of the most challenging moments of his life: when after receiving his daughter, Patrícia Abravanel, safe and sound After a kidnapping that lasted seven days, he himself becomes a hostage in his home in São Paulo.
“In addition to telling the story of Silvio, presenter and businessman, the film also talks about the relationship between parents and children, it is very beautiful and thought-provoking. It is a moving, strong and sincere film. It’s worth watching on the big screen”, reveals actor Johnnas Oliva, who plays kidnapper Fernando Dutra Pinto.
‘SILVIO’ also features other big names in the cast, such as Vinícius Ricci, Fellipe Castro, Polliana Aleixo, Adriana Lodoño, Ana Paula Lopez, Marjorie Gerardi, Duda Mamberti and Paulo Gorgulho.
Synopsis
In addition to happiness, a chest can also hold many secrets. Based on real events, Silvio Santos (Rodrigo Faro) recalls his life story and reveals behind-the-scenes events that were never shown. During the kidnapping that marked Brazil, the presenter must fight to protect his family and his legacy while facing one of the most challenging moments of his life.
Datasheet
Duration: 1h52 minutes
Director: Marcelo Antunez
Producers: Roberto d’Avila, Marco Audrá, Fabio Golombek, Ricardo Scalamandré
Executive Production: Suraia Lenktaitis
Screenplay: Anderson Almeida
Structural script treatment: Newton Cannito
Script collaboration: Ana Luiza Savassi, Cadu Machado, Juliana Koch, Ricardo Inhan
Director of Photography: Uli Burtin, ABC
Art Direction: Antônio de Freitas
Cast Production Director: Cássia Guindo
Editing: Renato Lima
Figurine: Francine Marson
Head of Characterization: Mari Figueiredo
Makeup: Fabi Akamine
Direct sound: Marcelo Raposo
Sound Design: Luiz Adelmo, ABC
Soundtrack: Xuxa Levy
Production: Maristela Filmes, Moonshot Pictures, FJ Productions, Dis Group.
Co-production: Paramount Pictures
Distribution: Imagem Filmes
Supported by the Filming Attraction Program for the City and State of São Paulo
Government of the State of São Paulo, through the Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy (PROAC)
Support: Quanta, Monstercam
Support: Spcine, City of São Paulo (tourism), Proac – CultSP, Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industry SP — Gov, BRDE, Ancine, Ministry of Culture.
Sponsorship: Sabesp, Raízen, EMS, Liquigás
List: Rodrigo Faro, Johnnas Oliva, Vinícius Ricci, Fellipe Castro, Marjorie Gerardi, Eduardo Reyes, Bruna Aiiso, Duda Mamberti, Lara Córdula, Adriana Londoño, Polliana Aleixo. Guest star: Paulo Gorgulho.
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