Velhos Bandidos - When Brazil's Greatest Actress Decides to Rob a Bank

"Velhos Bandidos" (Old Bandits) arrives in Brazilian cinemas on March 26, 2026, with an irresistible proposition: assembling a dream cast in a dramatic comedy that blends action, humor, and emotion in perfect measure. Directed by Cláudio Torres, the film features none other than Fernanda Montenegro and Ary Fontoura as the masterminds behind a bank heist that goes far beyond convention.

The story follows Marta (Fernanda Montenegro) and Rodolfo (Ary Fontoura), an elderly couple who plan an elaborate bank robbery as one final great act in their lives. To pull it off, they recruit two younger criminals: Nancy (Bruna Marquezine) and Sid (Vladimir Brichta), creating a generational dynamic that delivers hilarious and surprisingly touching moments. Their plan is complicated by the persistent investigator Oswaldo (Lázaro Ramos), who smells something fishy and dangerously closes in on the truth.

Fernanda Montenegro delivers a legendary performance — at 96 years old, she proves once again why she is considered the greatest actress in Brazilian cinema history. Her chemistry with Ary Fontoura is pure magic, while Bruna Marquezine and Vladimir Brichta bring energy and dynamism to a narrative that never loses its rhythm. "Velhos Bandidos" is one of those films that makes you laugh, cry, and leave the theater wanting to hug the person next to you. A gift from Brazilian cinema to the world.