Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
2025•1h 15m•8.5•Released
Documentary
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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Director
Alessandra Dorgan
Writer
Patrícia Palumbo, Alessandra Dorgan, Joaquim Castro
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
MUK
Cast
Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)
Gal Costa
Self (archive footage)
Maria Bethânia
Self (archive footage)
Jards Macalé
Self (archive footage)
Zezé Motta
Self (archive footage)
Elza Soares
Self (archive footage)
Torquato Neto
Self (archive footage)
Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)
Jô Soares
Self (archive footage)
Zuza Homem de Mello
Self (archive footage)
Bruna Lombardi
Self (archive footage)
Fúlvio Stefanini
Self (archive footage)
Ângela Leal
Self (archive footage)
Marcos Valle
Self (archive footage)
Sérgio Sampaio
Self (archive footage)
Production
Company
MUK
Company
bigBonsai
Company
Plate Filmes
Producer
Daniel Gaggini
Producer
Felipe Briso
Producer
Deborah Osborn
Producer
Camila Nunes
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