
England Is Mine(2017)
A portrait of Steven Patrick Morrissey and his early life in 1970s Manchester before he went on to become lead singer of seminal 1980s band The Smiths.


The film tells the story of the energetic and pulsating singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro at age 19 until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficulties, success comes fulminant and the life of Elis Regina gained national and international recognition, becoming undoubtedly considered today the greatest Brazilian singer of all time.

Andréia Horta
Elis Regina

Gustavo Machado
Ronaldo Bôscoli

Caco Ciocler
César Camargo Mariano

Zécarlos Machado
Romeu

Lúcio Mauro Filho
Miéle

Ícaro Silva
Jair Rodrigues

Júlio Andrade
Lennie Dale

Isabel Wilker
Nara Leão

Natallia Rodrigues
Beth

Rodrigo Pandolfo
Nelson Motta
Elis is a drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of biography. Directed by Hugo Prata, it stars Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler. The film tells the story of the energetic and pulsating singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro at age 19 until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficulties, success comes fulminant and the life of Elis Regina gained national and international recognition, becoming undoubtedly considered today the greatest Brazilian singer of all time.
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