Mauricio de Sousa: The Movie

Mauricio de Sousa sits at his drafting table in 1959, sketching his first character. His hand trembles — ahead lie years of battling publishers, financial struggles, and family challenges. This 2025 biographical drama reveals how a simple artist from São Paulo created an entire universe that conquered Brazil. We witness the birth of Monica, Smudge, Maggy, and other characters who became national treasures. The story explores not just creative success, but the price one pays for a dream. The film examines the balance between work and family, showing moments of doubt and triumph for the creator of Latin America's largest animation studio.