Chico Bento e a Goiabeira Maraviósa
Chico Bento and the Wonderful Goiabeira is a Brazilian live-action children's film released on January 9, 2025. Directed by Fernando Fraiha, the film is an expansion of the Turma da Mônica universe, focusing on the charismatic character Chico Bento.
Synopsis: In the plot, Chico Bento leads a quiet life in the village of Vila Abobrinha, where he spends his days on adventures with his friends and taking care of his beloved guava tree. The story unfolds when the tree is at risk of being cut down, and Chico needs to find ways to protect it, highlighting themes such as nature preservation and friendship.
Trivia:
Faithful Adaptation: The film seeks to faithfully recreate life in the countryside, featuring scenes that refer to the rural environment characteristic of Mauricio de Sousa's comic books.
Expansion of the Universe: "Chico Bento and the Wonderful Goiabeira" is considered a spin-off of the film "Turma da Mônica – Lições", expanding the cinematic universe of Mauricio de Sousa's characters.
Direction and Screenplay: Fernando Fraiha, in addition to directing, also wrote the screenplay in partnership with Elena Altheman, bringing an authentic vision of Brazilian culture and life in the countryside.
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