Elza
“The woman of the end of the world sang until the very end.”
Synopsis
With her radical voice, visceral improvisation, and unmistakable rasp, Elza Soares created a language all her own and crossed generations, continually reinventing herself as one of Brazil’s greatest artists. In the documentary that bears her name, Elza narrates her own story, weaving together a diary of memories, desires, and reflections through music, in dialogue with historic Brazilian films. Through Elza and her nearly century-long life, the film offers an X-ray of a country in turmoil.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival do Rio
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eryk Rocha
- Screenplay & Story
- Eryk Rocha
- Original Score
- Guilherme Kastrup
- Original Title
- Elza
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Aruac Filmes, Maria Farinha Filmes, Globo Filmes, Globoplay, GloboNews, Gullane +
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eryk Rocha
Eryk Rocha
Guilherme Kastrup
Ava Rocha
Eryk Rocha, Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha, Ana Lúcia Villela, Estela Renner, Luana Lobo
Department Leadership Roster
Eryk Rocha
Director
Eryk Rocha
Writer
Eryk Rocha
Producer
Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha
Producer
Ana Lúcia Villela
Producer
Estela Renner
Producer
Luana Lobo
Producer
Marcos Nisti
Producer
Mariana Oliva
Producer
Ava Rocha
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elza
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elza about?
With her radical voice, visceral improvisation, and unmistakable rasp, Elza Soares created a language all her own and crossed generations, continually reinventing herself as one of Brazil’s greatest artists. In the documentary that bears her name, Elza narrates her own story, weaving together a diary of memories, desires, and reflections through music, in dialogue with historic Brazilian films. Through Elza and her nearly century-long life, the film offers an X-ray of a country in turmoil.
Who directed Elza?
Elza was directed by Eryk Rocha.
Who stars in Elza?
The principal cast of Elza includes Elza Soares.
When was Elza released and how long is it?
Elza was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Elza?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elza was composed by Guilherme Kastrup.