Elza (2026)
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.
Director: Eryk Rocha
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Elza Soares as |
| Directing | Eryk Rocha | Director |
| Writing | Eryk Rocha | Writer |
| Production | Eryk Rocha | Producer |
| Crew | Eryk Rocha | Cinematography |
| Production | Gabriela Carneiro da Cunha | Producer |
| Production | Ana Lúcia Villela | Producer |
| Production | Estela Renner | Producer |
| Production | Luana Lobo | Producer |
| Production | Marcos Nisti | Producer |
| Production | Mariana Oliva | Producer |
| Production | Geisa França | Executive Producer |
| Production | Heloísa Jinzenji | Executive Producer |
| Production | Tárik Puggina | Executive Producer |
| Production | Joelma Oliveira Gonzaga | Executive Producer |
| Production | Luciano Salim | Executive Producer |
| Production | Monique Rocco | Executive Producer |
| Production | Yolanda Maria Barroso | Executive Producer |
| Production | Beatriz Craveiro | Executive Producer |
| Production | Flavia Dória | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Miguel Vassy | Cinematography |
| Crew | Aline Belfort | Cinematography |
| Crew | Joana Pimenta | Cinematography |
| Crew | Lucas Barbi | Cinematography |
| Sound | Waldir Xavier | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Waldir Xavier | Sound Designer |
| Production | Donatella Palermo | Associate Producer |
| Production | Flavia Dória | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Guilherme Kastrup | Music |
| Editing | Santiago Obejero Paz | Editor |
| Editing | Cristina Amaral | Associate Editor |
| Editing | Renato Vallone | Associate Editor |