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Ney Behind the Masks
2026 · 91 min
An intimate, reflective portrait that moves gently between rehearsal bustle and quiet confession, inviting you to ponder the masks you wear.
- Directed by
- Esmir Filho
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Starring
- Ney Matogrosso, Leandro Vieira, Gilberto Gil
- Overview
- 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.
- How it feels
- Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Identity, freedom, aging, art
- Content
- Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Esmir Filho
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Starring
- Ney Matogrosso, Leandro Vieira, Gilberto Gil
