She burned bright, she burned fast—Brazil's greatest voice finally gets her messy, magnificent due.
The film tells the story of the energetic and pulsating singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro at age 19 until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficulties, success comes fulminant and the life of Elis Regina gained national and international recognition, becoming undoubtedly considered today the greatest Brazilian singer of all time.
Acting
Andréia Horta channels Elis's volcanic presence—uncanny and heartbreaking.
Score
Her actual recordings woven in; goosebumps guaranteed, authenticity unmatched.
Costume
Those glittering 70s gowns and that iconic fringe—pure Brazilian showbiz glamour.
Director
Hugo Prata
Andréia Horta
Elis Regina
Gustavo Machado
Ronaldo Bôscoli
Caco Ciocler
César Camargo Mariano
Zécarlos Machado
Romeu
Lúcio Mauro Filho
Miéle
Ícaro Silva
Jair Rodrigues
Júlio Andrade
Lennie Dale
Isabel Wilker
Nara Leão
Natallia Rodrigues
Beth
Rodrigo Pandolfo
Nelson Motta
César Troncoso
Marcos Lázaro
Bruce Gomlevsky
Henfil
Alex Teix
Pittigliani
Eucir de Souza
Samuel
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Andréia Horta spent months studying Elis's mannerisms but lip-syncs to Regina's actual recordings—no one else could capture that voice.
Elis's 1965 'Arrastão' performance on TV launched tropicália and made her the voice of a nation in political turmoil; the film barely scratches this revolutionary context.
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