Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil (2025)
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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.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
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 16, 2025
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)
Screenplay
- Alessandra Dorgan
- Patrícia Palumbo
- Joaquim Castro
- Raul Perez (Writers' Assistant)
Editing: Joaquim Castro
Production: MUK, bigBonsai, Plate Filmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
rio de janeiro, singer, lyricist, música popular brasileira (mpb), archival footage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil about?
- 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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
- Who directed Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil?
- Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil was directed by Alessandra Dorgan.
- Who stars in Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil?
- Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil stars Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Jards Macalé, Zezé Motta, Elza Soares.
- How long is Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil?
- Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil?
- Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil is a Documentary film.
- Where was Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil produced?
- Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil was produced in Brazil.