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Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
8.5 / 10• 2025• 1h 15m•NR• Portuguese
Documentary
Storyline
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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Cast & Crew
Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)
Lead
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)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alessandra Dorgan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
