Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

59 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 16, 2007

She mesmerised the crowd. The first sight would rapidly disappear and anyone who would get closer would also be surprised. It is not known if she did it for "beauty or precision", as Guimarães Rosa used to say. But the truth is that stereotypes would be destroyed as soon as she would fetch her followers. And revelations would unfold. Behind her suavely acute and toned voice, there was a deep tone that only few could reach. Behind her humble upbringing, there was an uncommon sensibility and intelligence. Her disguise was her irrepressible technique. Elis was pure emotion. And singing was not her final objective, she really wanted to make people happy. This film honours Elis and creates a singular portrait of Brazil's biggest star.

Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

59 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 16, 2007

Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta
She mesmerised the crowd. The first sight would rapidly disappear and anyone who would get closer would also be surprised. It is not known if she did it for "beauty or precision", as Guimarães Rosa used to say. But the truth is that stereotypes would be destroyed as soon as she would fetch her followers. And revelations would unfold. Behind her suavely acute and toned voice, there was a deep tone that only few could reach. Behind her humble upbringing, there was an uncommon sensibility and intelligence. Her disguise was her irrepressible technique. Elis was pure emotion. And singing was not her final objective, she really wanted to make people happy. This film honours Elis and creates a singular portrait of Brazil's biggest star.
Producers
Original title Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta
Directors Roberto de Oliveira
Writers

Cast

Elis Regina

as Herself (archive footage)

Adoniran Barbosa

as Himself

João Bosco

as Himself

Rita Lee

as Herself

Roberto de Carvalho

as Himself