Elza

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Elza Soares

Crew

Crew

• Eryk Rocha Cinematography
• Miguel Vassy Cinematography
• Aline Belfort Cinematography
• Joana Pimenta Cinematography
• Lucas Barbi Cinematography

Directing

• Eryk Rocha Director

Editing

• Santiago Obejero Paz Editor
• Cristina Amaral Associate Editor
• Renato Vallone Associate Editor

Production

• Eryk Rocha Producer
• Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha Producer
• Ana Lúcia Villela Producer
• Estela Renner Producer
• Luana Lobo Producer
• Marcos Nisti Producer
• Mariana Oliva Producer
• Geisa França Executive Producer
• Heloísa Jinzenji Executive Producer
• Tárik Puggina Executive Producer
• Joelma Oliveira Gonzaga Executive Producer
• Luciano Salim Executive Producer

Sound

• Waldir Xavier Sound Editor
• Waldir Xavier Sound Designer
• Guilherme Kastrup Music

Writing

• Eryk Rocha Writer