Film

Rui Carlos

2025 · 14m · Drama

In the mid-1980s, during a summer day, Rui Carlos and his friends Maranau and Tomané enjoy their free time in the neighborhood, between football matches and playful games. Rui Carlos repairs his worn-out shoes and heads out to borrow a valuable football from their neighbor, Dona Olinda, who daily entrusts it to him. As the teams are chosen and the game begins, typical neighborhood interruptions ensue: a visit from Mascote the dog, a break for lunch, and spontaneous games. But when the ball gets punctured, Rui Carlos is left to face responsibility and the realities of growing up.

• Margarida PaiasDirector · Producer
• Margarida PaiasWriter
• Diogo SalgadoProducer
• Gonçalo PinaProducer
• Diogo ValeEditor

Release date

July 15, 2025

Status

Released

Original language

Portuguese

Runtime

14m

Rated

M/3

Genres

Drama