

Elza
2026-10-09 · 110 min · Not rated
With her radical voice, visceral improvisation, and unmistakable rasp, Elza Soares created a language all her own and crossed generations, continually reinventing herself as one of Brazil’s greatest artists. In the documentary that bears her name, Elza narrates her own story, weaving together a diary of memories, desires, and reflections through music, in dialogue with historic Brazilian films. Through Elza and her nearly century-long life, the film offers an X-ray of a country in turmoil.
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- Directors
- Eryk Rocha
- Production companies
- Aruac Filmes, Maria Farinha Filmes, Globo Filmes, Globoplay, GloboNews, Gullane +
- Countries
- Brazil
- Status
- Released
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