Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil

2025· 75 min★ 7.5· Documentary

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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.

Cast: Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia

Director: Alessandra Dorgan