Fabio Góes

Fabio Góes, man, this guy’s fingerprints are all over some seriously memorable flicks from Brazil. You’ve got “Turma da Mônica: Lições” (2021), which—let’s be honest—totally nails that coming-of-age, friendship kind of vibe that’s a core part of, well, growing up anywhere, but especially if you grew up reading those Monica comics. The way the film spins these childhood buddies fumbling through their own little disasters? It’s got heart, some real laughs, and a splash of nostalgia. Góes’s music in that movie? Pure gold. It sneaks up on you, tugs at your memories, makes you wanna call your old friends just to tell them you miss ‘em. Then there’s “Detetives do Prédio Azul 2: O Mistério Italiano” (2018). That one’s a wild ride—a bunch of quirky kid detectives chasing after a mystery that’s bigger than their apartment building—literally! Góes brings this playful energy to the soundtrack, making magic out of chaos. If you’ve ever wanted to see a children’s movie that isn’t afraid to get a little weird, a little goofy, and totally embrace its own world, this is it. And, okay, “Um Namorado para Minha Mulher” (2016) is a whole different beast. It’s a comedy, sure, but there’s this undercurrent of realness—awkward relationships, trying to fix stuff in spectacularly bad ways, and all those messy feelings that come with it. Góes knows exactly when to punch up the awkwardness with the right tune or soften a scene so you actually care. So, if you’re into films that don’t just skate by on surface-level stuff, but actually have something going on in the background—whether it’s emotional depth or just killer music—Fabio Góes is a name to keep on your radar.