Elza
2009, Portuguese. Directed by Ernesto Baldan & Izabel Jaguaribe.
A tender homage to singer Elza Soares, a symbol of the struggle of black women in Brazil since the early 1960s. In an intimate atmosphere, Elza is interviewed together with different friends, like Maria Bethânia and Paulinho da Viola, with whom she performs songs about love, religion and social inequality. Be prepared for one of the most striking voices you have ever heard.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 4 October 2009
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Suzana Macedo
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Elza runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Elza on?
Elza isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 October 2009. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Elza?
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Who directed Elza?
Elza (2009) was directed by Ernesto Baldan and Izabel Jaguaribe and stars Elza Soares.