Piu Piu
Synopsis
“When the curtain opened, under a colorful universe of feathers and sequins, she appeared on the stage, snaking lascivious movements, to the sound of a rumba or a merengue”. Piu Piu, as the actor, set designer and costume designer Elpídio Lima was known, is considered the oldest transformist in Recife. In the 1950s and 1960s, he performed at the Barreto Junior Company, on the stages of the Almare and Morroco theaters. He was one of the creators of the Companhia Tra-la-lá, a swish theater and liked to imitate the singers and actresses Sarita Montiel and Carmem Miranda.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandre Figueirôa
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexandre Figueirôa, Chico Lacerda
- Original Title
- Piu Piu
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandre Figueirôa
Alexandre Figueirôa, Chico Lacerda
Túlio Vasconcelos
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandre Figueirôa
Director
Alexandre Figueirôa
Writer
Túlio Vasconcelos
Producer
Chico Lacerda
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piu Piu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Piu Piu about?
“When the curtain opened, under a colorful universe of feathers and sequins, she appeared on the stage, snaking lascivious movements, to the sound of a rumba or a merengue”. Piu Piu, as the actor, set designer and costume designer Elpídio Lima was known, is considered the oldest transformist in Recife. In the 1950s and 1960s, he performed at the Barreto Junior Company, on the stages of the Almare and Morroco theaters. He was one of the creators of the Companhia Tra-la-lá, a swish theater and liked to imitate the singers and actresses Sarita Montiel and Carmem Miranda.
Who directed Piu Piu?
Piu Piu was directed by Alexandre Figueirôa.
Who stars in Piu Piu?
The principal cast of Piu Piu includes Not specified.
When was Piu Piu released and how long is it?
Piu Piu was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 16m.