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Sinopse
Luís Franco-Bastos embarks on a quest against the odds to uncover one of the most enigmatic figures in gaming history — Tó Madeira.
A legendary striker from Championship Manager 2000/01 who scored goals, won titles, and captured the hearts of thousands of players… despite never existing.
What begins with a Gouveia jersey soon turns into an unrelenting search that blurs the line between reality and digital myth.
Was Tó Madeira just an invention — or did he really exist?
Special Appearances
Ric Fazeres
Sofia Oliveira
Luís Freitas Lobo
André Pinheiro
Blessing Lumueno
Maniche
Gonçalo Madureira
Leonor Madureira
Jorge Madureira
Alberto Cardoso
Carlos Cardoso
Rosa Cardoso
Joel Correia
Ricardo Tavares
Special Thanks
Clube Desportivo de Gouveia
Alberto Cardoso
João Amaro
Nuno Azevedo
Marco Almeirda
Jorge Saraiva
Vinícius Soares
Gouveia City Council
Councillor Dr.José
Nuno Santos
Father Diogo Martinho
Studio Matrix
Marco Esteves
Betclic
Francisco Faria
Inês Mestre
Ricardo Malaquias
Bernardo Madeira
M.ª Francisca Oliveira
Credits
Original Idea
Luís Franco-Bastos
Directed by
João Morgado
Written by
Luís Franco-Bastos
João Morgado
João Morgado
Produced by
Bridgetown
Production Director
Rita Tavares
Head of Production
Mafalda Boavida
Editing
Gonçalo Barata Ferreira
Director of Photography
Luís Silva Nunes
Sound Director
Ricardo Barrileiro
Art Director
Mariana Frias
Original Score
Guilherme Santos
Project Director
José Mesquita
Production crew
Camera Assistant
João Fangueiro
Gaffer (Studio)
Afonso Moura
Spark (Studio)
João Vieira
Producers
Raquel Costa Gomes
Catarina Azevedo
Mariana Baptista
Catarina Azevedo
Mariana Baptista
Drivers
Rui Dores
Diogo Nunes
Mariana Baptista
Diogo Nunes
Mariana Baptista
Make-up
Raquel Soeiro
Wardrope
Susana Volz
Colorist
Luís Silva Nunes
Sound Post-Production
Ricardo Barrileiro
Opening Titles & Graphics
Ricardo Dias
Production
Bridgetown manages the careers of artists including Richie Campbell, Dengaz, Mishlawi, Plutonio, DJ Dadda, and comedians Luís Franco-Bastos and Pedro Teixeira da Mota. More than an agency, it is a creative community bringing together artists, producers, managers, and visual and audiovisual creators, with a mission to foster the growth of the Portuguese artistic scene.
The agency focuses on talent management, music releases through its sub-label in partnership with Sony Portugal, and radio programming on Mega Hits. Bridgertown also develops integrated campaigns and branded content, combining strategic thinking with bold creativity.
Notably, the agency produced the documentary To Madeira with Luís Franco-Bastos in collaboration with Betclic, showcasing its ability to create engaging audiovisual content.
Director
Luís Franco-Bastos is one of the leading names in Portuguese comedy, known for his sharp stand-up, iconic impressions, and strong presence across stage, digital platforms, and media. His humor blends observation, satire, and storytelling with ease.
A comedian, actor, and voice performer, Luís has toured nationally with multiple solo shows, including Consciente, Roubo de Identidade, and Voz da Razão, the latter selling out both Coliseus. He is also the creator of Hotel, a fiction podseries that debuted at No. 1 in the Portuguese podcast charts and received widespread acclaim.
Luís is a long-standing collaborator of Betclic, where he co-hosts the podcast Prata da Casa and frequently takes part in brand-led content and campaigns. He has contributed to several Betclic initiatives focused on sports, humor, and entertainment, reinforcing his connection with the brand’s community and digital presence. His radio work, including Outra Coisa (Antena 3) and Só Que Não (Mega Hits), showcased his vocal versatility. His acting credits include À Lei da Bola, Os Contemporâneos, 5 Para a Meia-Noite, and recurring roles in Vamos à Bola ou Quê? and A Copa é Nossa.