

Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil
Original Title: âLuiz Melodia - No Coração do Brasilâ
Overview
A sound and visual journey that portrays the life and work of singer and composer Luiz Melodia. The Poet of EstĂĄcio 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 The film also features an unpublished collection made available by Jane Reis, his wife and businesswoman.
Top Cast

Luiz Melodia
Self (archive footage)

Gal Costa
Self (archive footage)

Maria BethĂąnia
Self (archive footage)

Jards Macalé
Self (archive footage)

Zezé Motta
Self (archive footage)

Elza Soares
Self (archive footage)

Torquato Neto
Self (archive footage)

Caetano Veloso
Self (archive footage)

JĂŽ Soares
Self (archive footage)

Zuza Homem de Mello
Self (archive footage)

Bruna Lombardi
Self (archive footage)

FĂșlvio Stefanini
Self (archive footage)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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