Elza
Synopsis
A tender homage to singer Elza Soares, a symbol of the struggle of black women in Brazil since the early 1960s. In an intimate atmosphere, Elza is interviewed together with different friends, like Maria Bethânia and Paulinho da Viola, with whom she performs songs about love, religion and social inequality. Be prepared for one of the most striking voices you have ever heard.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ernesto Baldan, Izabel Jaguaribe
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzana Macedo
- Original Title
- Elza
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Jaguar Produções Artísticas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ernesto Baldan, Izabel Jaguaribe
Suzana Macedo
Joana Ventura
Department Leadership Roster
Ernesto Baldan
Director
Izabel Jaguaribe
Director
Suzana Macedo
Writer
Joana Ventura
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elza
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What is Elza about?
A tender homage to singer Elza Soares, a symbol of the struggle of black women in Brazil since the early 1960s. In an intimate atmosphere, Elza is interviewed together with different friends, like Maria Bethânia and Paulinho da Viola, with whom she performs songs about love, religion and social inequality. Be prepared for one of the most striking voices you have ever heard.
Who directed Elza?
Elza was directed by Ernesto Baldan, Izabel Jaguaribe.
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 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.