The film tells the story of the singer Elis Regina since her arrival in Rio de Janeiro with 19 years until her tragic and early death. Despite all the difficulties, success comes fulminate and the life of Elis Regina gained national and international recognition. Young woman of humble origin becomes one of the biggest music artists and is considered today the greatest singer in Brazil.

Director’s Biography
Hugo Prata was born in April 1965. He is passionate about music and has had a distinguished career in the production of music videos. His debut film about notable Brazilian singer Elis Regina called,ELIS won three awards at Gramado FF, and an ABC Cinematography Award in 2017.

Director : Hugo Prata
Producer : Hugo Prata
Cast : Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler
Screenplay : Hugo Prata, Luiz Bolognesi, Vera Egito
Cinematographer : Adrian Teijido
Music director : Otavio de Moraes
Editor : Fabio Zavala.
Production Designer : Frederico Pinto
Production Company : Bravura Cinematográfica
World Sales : MPM Films
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Festivals:
ABC Cinematography Award 2017
Cinema Brazil Grand Prize 2017
Gramado Film Festival 2016
Huelva Latin American Film Festival 2017
SESC Film Festival, Brazil 2017
São Paulo Association of Art Critics Awards 201
Original Title : ELIS
English Title : ELIS
Country : BRAZIL
Year : 2016
Runtime : 110MINS
Language :  Portuguese
Colour : COLOUR

Director’s Filmography
2016 Elis