
American Fiction(2023)
A novelist fed up with the establishment profiting from "Black" entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.


The trajectory of Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes, known as Mussum, from Trapalhões. His poor childhood, his military career, his relationship with Mangueira and his success with the group Originais do Samba, as well as behind the scenes as a member of Trapalhões.

Aílton Graça
Mussum

Cacau Protásio
Malvina (Jovem)

Thawan Lucas
Mussum (Criança)

Yuri Marçal
Mussum (Jovem)

Neusa Borges
Malvina

Gero Camilo
Renato Aragão

Késia Estácio
Leny

Jeniffer Dias
Leny (Jovem)

Vanderlei Bernardino
Chico Anysio

Felipe Rocha
Dedé Santana
Mussum, o Filmis is a drama, history, comedy film released in 2023 exploring themes of comedian, samba, mother son relationship. Directed by Sílvio Guindane, it stars Aílton Graça, Cacau Protásio, Thawan Lucas. The trajectory of Antônio Carlos Bernardes Gomes, known as Mussum, from Trapalhões. His poor childhood, his military career, his relationship with Mangueira and his success with the group Originais do Samba, as well as behind the scenes as a member of Trapalhões.
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