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Elis

2016 · 110 min · Director: Hugo Prata

Elis (2016) is a drama, directed by Hugo Prata. It stars Andréia Horta and Gustavo Machado. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 110-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What Elis Is About

Elis Regina arrives in Rio at nineteen and within a short time becomes the most listened-to voice in Brazil. The film covers her emergence on stage, the pressure of being an artist under the military dictatorship, her two marriages, and the wear that came with fame. Elis died at thirty-six of an overdose, and the film goes that far. Andréia Horta carries the part on a strong resemblance. It runs in the standard musician-biography shape with few surprises. Its value is in recalling where Elis Regina sits in Brazilian music.

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What is Elis about?

Elis Regina arrives in Rio at nineteen and within a short time becomes the most listened-to voice in Brazil. The film covers her emergence on stage, the pressure of being an artist under the military dictatorship, her two marriages, and the wear that came with fame.

Where can I watch Elis?

Elis is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Elis?

Elis runs for 110 minutes (1h 50m).

When did Elis come out?

Elis was released in 2016.

Who directed Elis?

Elis was directed by Hugo Prata.

Who stars in Elis?

Elis stars Andréia Horta, Gustavo Machado, Caco Ciocler, Zé Carlos Machado.

What is Elis's rating?

Elis holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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