Elis

Hugo Prata

Release date: 24/Nov

Directed by: Hugo Prata

The movie tells the story of Elis Regina since her arrival at Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 19, till her tragic early death. A young woman of humble origins, she becomes one of the greatest artists of Brazilian music and is considered the greatest singer of Brazil ever. With Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler, Julio Andrade and Cesar Trancoso.

Co-production by Academia de Filmes and Globo Filmes, produced by Bravura Cinematográfica.

Awards:
2016 - Gramado International Film Festival - Best feature film (popular vote), best actress (Andréia Horta) and best editing (Tiago Feliciano)
2016 - APCA (Paulista Association of Art Critics) - Best Actress (Andréia Horta)
2016 - Festival de Cinema Luso-Brasileiro de Santa Maria da Feira - Best feature film (popular vote) and best actress (Andréia Horta)