Elis

2016 · 1h50 · Film

Directed by Hugo Prata

Starring Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler, Zé Carlos Machado, Lúcio Mauro Filho, Ícaro Silva, Júlio Andrade, Isabel Wilker, Natallia Rodrigues, Rodrigo Pandolfo

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

The film tells the story of the energetic and pulsating singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro at age 19 until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficulties, success comes fulminant and the life of Elis Regina gained national and international recognition, becoming undoubtedly considered today the greatest Brazilian singer of all time.

Original language

Portuguese

Screenplay

Vera Egito, Luiz Bolognesi, Hugo Prata

Music

Otavio de Moraes

Cinematography

Adrian Teijido

Cast

Zé Carlos Machado, Lúcio Mauro Filho, Ícaro Silva, Júlio Andrade, Isabel Wilker, Natallia Rodrigues, Rodrigo Pandolfo, César Troncoso, Bruce Gomlevsky

Updated July 22, 2026

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