Past Of Time - History Of Brazil

Rex
This is Rex, the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus found in Brazil, specifically in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Honoring his home state, Rex sports a crocodile tie — but don’t worry, IBAMA has confirmed the crocodile is happy and as "alive" as Rex. Rex is the main character of the series, using the sands of time to bring historical figures in the museum to life. As an ancient character, Rex has seen it all and knows it all, making him the biggest brain in the museum. With his captivating voice and natural charisma, Rex leads the episodes, introducing the central theme and calling on his team to share their historical insights through conversations, animations, and guest appearances.

Ned Nerd
Meet Ned Nerd, the bookworm. Like all moths, Ned loves devouring pages of a good book — specifically history books. Ned memorizes everything he reads before consuming it. Over the years, he has transformed into a walking encyclopedia. Ned is often called upon to explain detailed sequences of historical events. When he speaks, his storytelling is visualized through infographic animations or slide shows, and he often appears as a footnote to clarify or add to the commentary of another character.

Ramonaliza
This is Ramonaliza, or simply Ramona to her friends. She’s the younger sister of Monaliza, the world’s most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Ramona is a historical socialite, mingling with the most influential circles of history and being personally acquainted with many historical personalities found in history books. As a result, Ramona always has a personal story or specific detail about the historical topics discussed.

Esmeralda
Of all the museum’s residents, Esmeralda is undoubtedly the most gossipy. She loves talking about others, especially historical figures or events, often to deflect attention from herself. Ramona considers Esmeralda a “second-rate” work of art, a remark that irritates Esmeralda and often influences her sharp, biting commentary. It’s common to see Esmeralda and Ramona bickering, with Esmeralda serving as Ramona’s counterpoint in the series.

Ramises
This is Ramises, an ancient Egyptian mummy. Over the millennia spent buried, Ramises developed a peculiar sense of humor and a fascination with grim topics, as well as an incurable rhinitis. His sneezes are so powerful that his sarcophagus lid flies off whenever he sneezes. On the show, Ramises enjoys discussing the darker side of history, including diseases, fatalities, and historical tragedies.

Marechal
Meet Marechal, host of the segment “Face to Face with Marechal”, the highlight of the episodes. This talk-show-inspired segment features interviews with history’s unsung personalities — individuals who experienced history without being its protagonists. With a provocative, sarcastic approach, Marechal delivers laughs while uncovering the lives of these unknown figures, showing viewers that history goes far beyond the familiar names in textbooks.

Vitor Vitrola
This is Vitor Vitrola, a 1950s radio player. Born in a Chicago electronics factory, the first song he ever played was an Elvis classic, sparking an immediate love for music. In the museum, Vitor showcases classic tunes that entertained historical figures of the periods discussed, bringing a retro vibe to the series.

With the goal of reaching the global market, we designed the museum’s architecture based on the classic installations of natural history museums found in many countries around the world. Large halls of Greek-inspired architecture, filled with works of art, serve as the stage for this program, which aims to rekindle the public’s interest in historical themes and subjects.

General Supervisor
Paolo Conti

Director
Adir Filho & Paolo Conti

Screenwriter
Walter Plitt

Executive Producer
Joana Bocchini

Producer Company
Policarpo Graciano

Assistant Director
Camila Kauling

CG Supervisor
Thales Macedo

Art

Concept of Characters
Morgana Hoefel

Concept of Scenarios and Assets
Rebeca Acco

Art Searcher
Walter Plitt

Animation

Animation Director
Paolo Conti

Animators
Fernanda Silveira
Juan Verissimo
Maria Melo
Thales Macedo

Computer Graphics

Character Modeling, Rigging and Skiing
Fernanda Silveira
Maria Melo
Thales Macedo

Live Action

Photography
Paolo Conti

Actors
Adir Filho – Marechal & Mineirador
Policarpo Graciano – Ramises
Camila Kauling – Personagens Olhinhos & Boca

Muppet Manipulation
Paolo Conti, Policarpo Graciano & Walter Plitt

Soundtrack

Sound Design & Audio Post Production
Estúdio Urbano Soluções

Audio Direction & Creation
Cicero F. Bordignon
Jean Gengangel

Mixing
Cicero F. Bordignon
Jean Gengangel

Voices
Adir Filho – Ramona Lisa & Victor Vitrola
Camila Kauling – Esmeralda
Cicero F. Bordignon – Ned Nerd
Igor Lima – Tiradentes
Maria Caroline Muller – Madame Piruca
Paolo Conti-Rex
Policarpo Graciano – Ramises

Audio Description & Libras
Fundação Catarinense de Educação Especial – FCEE

Support
Agência Nacional do Cinema
Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul
Fundo Setorial do Audiovisual
Empresa Brasil de Comunicação
Sapiens Parque
DesignLab