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The rise of a Brazilian singer from poverty to fame, with all the rhythm of her music.
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The true story of Elis Regina, undoubtedly the greatest Brazilian singer of all time, is told with all the energetic and pulsating rhythm of her music. Winner of eight 2017 Brazilian Academy of Cinema Awards, including Best Actress for Andréia Horta as Elis, the film tells of her ascension from humble origins in an impoverished village in the country to the glamor of Rio de Janeiro. Despite her swift rise to success and international recognition before the age of 20, Elis’ life was filled with tumult and tragedy.
"Elis Regina is one of the greatest icons of national music, and was also responsible for confronting the dictatorship that existed in Brazil at the time. The biopic recalls these events and controversies, but in a basic way without innovations. For those who followed Elis closely, the movie may seem obvious, but it becomes an excellent study piece for those who did not live through the era – aided mainly by Andréia Horta's good performance."