Papagaios

Papagaios (2026)



7.0 2026 90 min Brazil

Director: Douglas Soares

Cast: Gero Camilo, Ruan Aguiar, Léo Jaime, Ernesto Piccolo, Ângela Paz

Drama Thriller
In sun-drenched Rio de Janeiro, Tunico reigns as the city’s most notorious "Pirate Parrot"—a feathered celebrity who relentlessly hounds journalists for his next television moment. But a catastrophic accident at an amusement park flips his world upside down, introducing him to Beto, a enigmatic young apprentice with secrets of his own. Together, they plunge into the shadowy underbelly of fame’s relentless chase, where the price of spotlight grows dizzying in a Brazil where over 70 million televisions flicker daily.

More About This Film

Papagaios is a Brazilian thriller about Tunico, a man who seeks attention by appearing in news coverage of tragedies. His hunger for recognition brings him into contact with Beto, a younger man equally fascinated by visibility, creating a relationship in which ambition and danger become increasingly intertwined.

Douglas Soares directs the film as a tense character-driven thriller that looks at the desire for fame and the consequences of turning tragedy into spectacle. Gero Camilo leads the cast, with Ruan Aguiar, Roney Vilela, Marcello Escorel, and Leo Jaime also appearing.

  • Directed by Douglas Soares.
  • Written by Humberto Carrão and Douglas Soares.
  • Gero Camilo stars as Tunico.
  • The film won four Kikitos at the 2025 Gramado Film Festival, including Popular Jury Best Film and Best Actor for Gero Camilo.
  • The Brazilian theatrical release was August 23, 2026.

Where to Watch

Papagaios has a Brazilian theatrical and festival release profile, with digital availability depending on regional rights.