In the organizer's words:

Luiz Melodia ⎯ No Coração do Brasil (Luiz Melodia - Within the Heart of Brazil)
Musical portrait of the great Brazilian singer and composer Luiz Melodia with rare archive material. An artist who challenged many norms of the Brazilian music market with his freedom and originality.

Directed by Alessandra Dorgan

Cast Luiz Melodia, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia, Jards Macalé, Zezé Motta, Elza Soares, Torquato Neto, Caetano Veloso, and others.

Production BRA 2024

Length 75 min

Language version OmeU

Special features

Fri 12.12.

The festival offers more than just films: In the foyer, visitors can expect Brazilian delicacies and space for exchange and community. Here, film lovers, people interested in Brazil and the German-Brazilian community can meet and network in a relaxed atmosphere. Curators Alex Mello and Miriam Pflüger will host the events and will be available to talk about the films and Brazilian culture.

20th Cinebrasil, December 12-14, at FILMHAUS KÖLN, Maybachstrasse 111, 50670
12.12. / 19:00 - Luiz Melodia - No coração do Brasil by Alessandra Dorgan
13.12. / 19:00 - Não vamos sucumbir by Miguel Przewodowski
14.12. / 19:30 - Vitoria by Andrucha Waddington

Tickets: https://filmhaus-koeln.de/event/cine-brasil-2025-brasilianisches-filmfestival