Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil

  • Rated 8.5 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2025
  • 1h 15m
  • 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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.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
Starring
Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Jards Macalé

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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