Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

Elis Regina: Doce de Pimenta

2007 · 59 min · Documentary, Music

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.

Directed by Roberto de Oliveira

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Elis Regina Herself (archive footage)
Adoniran Barbosa Himself
César Camargo Mariano Himself
João Bosco Himself
Rita Lee Herself
Roberto de Carvalho Himself

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