EditElis (2016)

Andréia Horta creates an emotional and enthralling portray of the greatest Brazilian singer of all times - Elis Regina. Her sensual interpretations of popular and jazz music pieces made Elis the nation’s favorite singer. Set according to the traditions of the musical biopic, the film shows how a sweet girl from the countryside comes to the big city to pursue happiness, love and fame. In this particular case the sweet girl is also gifted with an extraordinary voice and learns the painful lesson that fame always comes at a price. The sudden death of Elis at the age of 36, was a shock for the people of Brazil. The film is a stylish, modern fairytale, possessed by the energetic beats of samba.