No
National Vira-Lata Day
, a Netflix released the first images and the official poster of
Caramel
, exciting drama starring
Rafael Vitti
And with the charismatic mixed breed caramel
Peanut
. The production shows how certain encounters can completely transform our lives.
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The film “Caramelo”: synopsis
On the plot,
Pedro
, portrayed by Rafael Vitti, is a young chef about to realize the dream of leading his own restaurant. An unexpected diagnosis, however, changes all his plans. It is at this moment that he meets
Peanut
, a caramel-colored stray dog that becomes his travel companion, helping him rediscover the meaning of life.
The film is directed by
Diego Freitas
, produced by
Migdal Films
in partnership with Netflix, and features
Arianne Botelho, Noemia Oliveira, Kelzy Ecard, Cristina Pereira, Carolina Ferraz and a special appearance by chef Paola Carosella
.
Animal care was a priority during filming, with guidance from the trainer
Luis Stars
we from the American expert
Mike Miliotti
, known for his work in films with animals in Hollywood.
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Diego Freitas: direction, inspiration and cultural impact
The director
Diego Freitas
, creator of the original idea of the movie, revealed in interviews that
Caramel
was born from the desire to tell a story that represented Brazil in an emotional way. He pointed out that
the candy has become the great symbol of Brazil, the symbol of the people
, showing the cultural connection that the mutt represents for the Brazilian people.
The production also marks the expansion of national cinema within Netflix. Diego explained that bringing the “first caramel dog movie” to the streaming platform is an opportunity to show the
Brazilian affection
for the world. He also shared that finding the right canine cast was challenging, but essential to convey authenticity. The end of filming was celebrated by the entire crew and the dog protagonists.
Peanut: the real star of the movie
Peanut
, the four-legged protagonist went through a careful training process to bring the character to life. Rescued as a puppy, he quickly won over the team with his charisma and intelligence.
One of the most commented scenes during filming shows the puppy watching purebred dogs from a distance and then running after a pizza delivery man. This sequence symbolizes what everyone thinks of our caramel-puppy: freedom, curiosity, and the desire to belong.
At the end of the recordings,
Six dogs that portrayed young peanuts were adopted by the movie team.
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Rafael Vitti and Tatá Werneck, and their struggles for animal rights
Outside the screens,
Rafael Vitti
He is passionate about rescued animals. He and
Tatá Werneck
They have already adopted dogs with disabilities, such as
Nino
, which has three legs, and
Penelope
, who lost an eye. More recently, the couple adopted
Leôncio
, a mixed breed dog with a disability who had been returned to the shelter after recovering.
They celebrated the adoption on social media, saying “Dad Rafa fell in love the moment he saw him.” The couple usually encourages the adoption of vulnerable animals and shares stories about their pets to show that everyone deserves a home full of love.
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