Chorão biopic selected for 50th São Paulo International Film Festival

The biopic ‘Se Não Eu, Quem Vai Fazer Você Feliz?’ has been selected for the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival. The film chronicles the life and career of Chorão, the late leader of the Brazilian rock band Charlie Brown Jr.

Directed by Hugo Prata and Felipe Novaes, the production stars José Loreto as Chorão and Nanda Marques as Graziela Gonçalves. The narrative focuses on the musician's relationship with Gonçalves and his journey through the music scene and skateboarding culture in Santos. The screenplay is based on the book written by Gonçalves.

The film arrives at the festival following success at the 54th Gramado Film Festival, where José Loreto won the Kikito for Best Actor and the production won for Best Musical Score. A commercial theatrical release in Brazil is expected in 2027.