Movie: Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil

Top 10 Billed Cast

Luiz Melodia
Luiz Melodia

Self (archive footage)

Gal Costa
Gal Costa

Self (archive footage)

Maria Bethânia
Maria Bethânia

Self (archive footage)

Jards Macalé
Jards Macalé

Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta
Zezé Motta

Self (archive footage)

Elza Soares
Elza Soares

Self (archive footage)

Torquato Neto
Torquato Neto

Self (archive footage)

Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso

Self (archive footage)

Jô Soares
Jô Soares

Self (archive footage)

Zuza Homem de Mello
Zuza Homem de Mello

Self (archive footage)

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    A sound and visual journey that portrays the life and work of singer and composer Luiz Melodia. The Poet of Estácio himself tells us, in the first person, his trajectory as a black boy born on the hill until his transformation into one of the greatest artists in the history of MPB. The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.

  • Release Date

    2025-01-16

  • Average

    8.5

  • Rating:

    4.3 starts
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    Português
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