Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Luiz Melodia - No Coração do Brasil
Synopsis
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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
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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)
Bruna Lombardi
Self (archive footage)
Fúlvio Stefanini
Self (archive footage)
Ângela Leal
Self (archive footage)
Marcos Valle
Self (archive footage)
Sérgio Sampaio
Self (archive footage)
Itamar Assumpção
Self (archive footage)
Waly Salomão
Self (archive footage)
Renato Piau
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
BAFICI
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alessandra Dorgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Alessandra Dorgan, Patrícia Palumbo, Joaquim Castro, Raul Perez
- Original Title
- Luiz Melodia - No Coração do Brasil
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- MUK, bigBonsai, Plate Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alessandra Dorgan
Alessandra Dorgan, Patrícia Palumbo, Joaquim Castro, Raul Perez
Joaquim Castro
Daniel Gaggini, Camila Nunes, Deborah Osborn, Felipe Briso
Department Leadership Roster
Alessandra Dorgan
Director
Alessandra Dorgan
Writer
Patrícia Palumbo
Writer
Daniel Gaggini
Producer
Joaquim Castro
Writer
Joaquim Castro
Editor
Deborah Osborn
Producer
Camila Nunes
Producer
Felipe Briso
Producer
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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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.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?
The principal cast of Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil includes Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Jards Macalé, Zezé Motta.
When was Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil released and how long is it?
Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.