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Ney Behind the Masks (2026)
Directed by Esmir Filho
Documentary, Music · 1h 31m
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.
Cast
Ney Matogrosso
Gilberto Gil
Maitê Proença
Mariana Ximenes
Luiz Fernando Guimarães
Ana Cañas
Crew
- Director
- Esmir Filho
- Writer
- Esmir Filho, Thais Guisasola, João Maia
- Editor
- João Maia, Tatiane Vesch
- Producer
- Esmir Filho, Rafael Reinoso, Leticia Friedrich, Silvia Cruz
Details
- Original title
- Ney por Trás das Máscaras
- Release date
- 2026-10-03
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Original language
- PT
- Spoken languages
- Portuguese
- Countries
- Brazil
- Production
- Saliva Shots Produções, Vitrine Filmes, Globo Filmes, Renderframe Produções Audiovisuais, Filmes de Paisagem Ltda