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Meu Nome é Gal
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Meu Nome é Gal

2023-10-12 · 91 min · ★ 6.6

History · Drama · Music

Film about the Bahian singer dives into the moment when shy Gracinha becomes Gal Costa, during the violent, innovative and mind-blowing years that helped shape Brazil's greatest singer.

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Production details

Directors
Dandara Ferreira, Lô Politi
Production companies
Dramática Filmes, Paris Entretenimento, Globo Filmes, Telecine
Countries
Brazil
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,396,080

Top Cast

Sophie CharlotteSophie CharlotteGracinha / Gal Costa
Rodrigo LelisRodrigo LelisCaetano Veloso
Camila MárdilaCamila MárdilaDedé Veloso
Luís LobiancoLuís LobiancoGuilherme Araújo
Dan FerreiraDan FerreiraGilberto Gil
Chica CarelliChica CarelliDona Mariah
George SaumaGeorge SaumaWaly Salomão
Dandara FerreiraDandara FerreiraMaria Bethânia
Caio ScotCaio ScotRogério Duarte
Elen ClariceElen ClariceLélia
Pedro MeirellesPedro MeirellesTom Zé
BarrosoBarrosoJards Macalé
Caroline AndradeRita Lee
Lavinia CastelariLavinia CastelariGal Costa (Kid)
Liza SchechtmannLiza SchechtmannSandra Gadelha
Nathalia ErnestoNathalia ErnestoVera
Fábio AssunçãoFábio AssunçãoMiranda
Antonio MianoAntonio MianoBossanovista 1
Gustavo SaulleBossanovista 2
João GilJoão GilJoão

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