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Luiz Melodia
as Self (archive footage)
Gal Costa
as Self (archive footage)
Maria Bethânia
as Self (archive footage)
Jards Macalé
as Self (archive footage)
Zezé Motta
as Self (archive footage)
Elza Soares
as Self (archive footage)
Torquato Neto
as Self (archive footage)
Caetano Veloso
as Self (archive footage)
Jô Soares
as Self (archive footage)
Zuza Homem de Mello
as Self (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2025
Runtime1h 15m
LanguagePortuguese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes3
DirectorAlessandra Dorgan
WritersAlessandra Dorgan, Patrícia Palumbo, Joaquim Castro
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLuiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
About Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Directed by Alessandra Dorgan, Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil leans on a strong ensemble — Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2025.
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