Beyond Mamonas Assassinas: 5 Brazilian biopics to watch now

Killer Mamonas – The MovieIt hit theaters on December 28th and has been a box office success ever since, attracting both adults who followed the band and young fans of Brazilian music. But in addition to this, check out five other biopics of other great artists who were successful and marked the history of national music.

Tim Maia

The biopic of Tim Maia chronicles the tumultuous life and brilliant career of the iconic Brazilian singer. From his childhood in Rio de Janeiro to his achievements and challenges in the music scene. Interpreted by Robson Nunes and direction of Mauro Limathe film was released in October 2014.

Synopsis: Singer biopic Tim Maiabased on the book “Vale Tudo — The Sound and the Fury of Tim Maia”. The film covers fifty years in the artist’s life, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro until his death at the age of 55, including his time in the United States, where the singer discovered new musical styles and was arrested for robbery and drug possession. .

The film is available for rent on platforms Google Play and Apple TV.

My Bad Fame (Erasmo Carlos)

The story revolves around the life and career of the singer-songwriter Erasmo Carlos, known as “Tremendão”. The film addresses his musical trajectory and his role in Jovem Guarda. Interpreted by Chay Suede as Erasmo Carlos It is Gabriel Leone as Roberto Carlosthe biopic was directed by Lui Fariasthe film premiered in February 2019.

Synopsis: Fighting to survive and getting by with small jobs, the young man Erasmo Carlos (Chay Suede) feeds a passion: rock and roll. fan of Elvis Presley, Bill Haley & The Comets and Chuck Berry, he learns to play the guitar and pursues the idea of ​​making a living from music. Mixing talent and a little luck, he wins the admiration of the TV presenter Carlos Imperial (Bruno de Luca)an influential guy in the artistic world, and through him he met the singer Roberto Carlos (Gabriel Leone), with whom he began to compose several songs. The partnership works very well and success soon arrives, forever transforming the lives of Erasmus.

The film is available on platforms Amazon Prime Video and Globoplay or for rent also in Google Play and Apple TV.

Elis

The biopic of Elis Regina portrays the life of the renowned Brazilian singer, from her childhood to the height of her career and the personal challenges she faced. With Andréia Horta in the role of Elis, and directed by Hugo Pratathe film was released in November 2016.

Synopsis: Singer since childhood, Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (Andreia Horta) enters adult life, leaving Rio Grande do Sul to spread his talent across Brazil from Rio de Janeiro. Rapidly rising, she soon conquers a legion of fans, including the famous composer and producer Ronaldo Bôscoli (Gustavo Machado), whom he ends up marrying. TV star, controversial, intense and quarrelsome, “Pimentinha” soon became recognized as the greatest voice in Brazil, in a career marked by ups and downs.

The film is available on platforms Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Telecine.

Cazuza – Time Doesn’t Stop

The history of Cazuza, the Brazilian rock poet, is told from his youth to the final moments of his life, including his fight against the HIV virus. Interpreted by Daniel de Oliveirafilm also features Andréa Beltrão, Leandra Leal and André Gonçalves. Directed by Sandra Werneck in partnership with Walter Carvalhothe film was released in April 2004.

Synopsis: The crazy life that marked the professional and personal journey of Cazuza (Daniel de Oliveira)from the beginning of his career, in 1981, until his death in 1990, at the age of 32: the success with the Red Baronhis solo career, the songs that spoke of the desires of a generation, the transgressive behavior and the courage to continue his career, creating and performing, despite being weakened by AIDS.

The film is available on platforms Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+can also be rented at Google Play and Apple TV.

2 Children of Francisco

The biopic focuses on the brothers’ story Zezé Di Camargo and Luciano, from their humble childhood, with a farmer father and seven other brothers, until they became one of the most famous country duos in Brazil. The cast has Dira Paes and Ângelo Antônio who play the duo’s parents, and Márcio Kieling and Thiago Mendonça as Zeze and Luciano, respectively. The direction is Breno Silveira and the film was released in August 2005.

Synopsis:Francisco Camargo (Ângelo Antônio) is a farmer who wants to transform two of his nine children into a country duo. He initially places his hope in the eldest, Mirosmar (Dablio Moreira)), and decides to give him an accordion when he turns 11. Mirosmar and the brother Emival (Marco Henrique)who plays the guitar, perform successfully at parties in the village where they live. Mirosmar and Emival They then start playing at the Goiânia bus station, when they move there, with the intention of getting some money to help around the house. The boys know Miranda (José Dumont)), manager of country duos, who travels with them for more than 4 months. The brothers are once again successful, but an accident prematurely ends the duo’s career. After almost giving up on his artistic career, Mirosmar decides to return to singing, now using the stage name Zezé di Camargo (Márcio Kieling). He records a solo album, but it is unsuccessful. Already married and with two young daughters, Zeze He has difficulty supporting his family and the best he can do is have other duos sing his compositions. That’s when he finds it in his brother Welson (Thiago Mendonça), who now uses the artistic name of Lucianthe ideal partner to take your musical career forward.

The film is available on the platform Globoplay and can be rented at Google Play and Apple TV.

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