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Elis

Elis

20167.21h 50m

Overview

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.

Directed by Hugo Prata
Written by Vera Egito, Luiz Bolognesi, Hugo Prata
Produced by Fabio Zavala, Hugo Prata
Box Office0Revenue: $2.3M

Top Cast

Andréia Horta

Andréia Horta

Elis Regina

Gustavo Machado

Gustavo Machado

Ronaldo Bôscoli

Caco Ciocler

Caco Ciocler

César Camargo Mariano

Zécarlos Machado

Zécarlos Machado

Romeu

Lúcio Mauro Filho

Lúcio Mauro Filho

Miéle

Ícaro Silva

Ícaro Silva

Jair Rodrigues

Júlio Andrade

Júlio Andrade

Lennie Dale

Isabel Wilker

Isabel Wilker

Nara Leão

Natallia Rodrigues

Natallia Rodrigues

Beth

Rodrigo Pandolfo

Rodrigo Pandolfo

Nelson Motta

Themes & Keywords

biography

About Elis

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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