Captain Wits

An elderly comic book writer decides to transform himself into a superhero. He recruits his grandson, a former child star struggling with personal angst, to serve as his sidekick. Together, they embark on an adventure intended to help the grandfather face the challenges of aging with the courage of the hero known as Captain Astúcia.

This Brazilian adventure drama was directed by Filipe Gontijo, marking the first film in a sequence of his works that includes Encontro com Darcy (VR) and Eunice, a Primeira Senadora. Gontijo also co-wrote the screenplay with Eduardo Gomes. The film features Fernando Teixeira as Luis, also known as Captain Wits, and Paulo Verlings as Santiago. The supporting cast includes Nívea Maria, André Amaro, Gleide Firmino, and Yudi Tamashiro. The movie has a runtime of 90 minutes and was produced by Papai Pequeno, Ipê Amarelo Filmes, bdvaca, and Caza Filmes.