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Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova

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A tour de force, Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova tells the story of the renowned Brazilian singer through her personal letters, audio diaries, home movies, and expressive watercolor drawings animated for the film. The male musicians in Miúcha's life overshadowed her. She was known as the sister of Chico Buarque, the pupil of Vinicius de Moraes, the second wife of João Gilberto, the musical partner of Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the vocal accompaniment to Stan Getz's saxophone. But Miúcha's vibrant spirit couldn't be held back, even as she struggled to find her own voice in a man's world. She earned unprecedented success, becoming a symbol of female resilience and a musical legend forever.

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Ayelet Dekel Midnight East based entirely on her own diaries, letters, recordings, and watercolors... The film follows the trajectory of Miúcha’s life in chronological order, and in her experiences one can also see a reflection of the changes in women’s lives during those times. May 13, 2023 Full Review Jason Gorber POV Magazine If the only result of Miúcha, The Voice of Bossa Nova is to put her singing voice and intellectual spirit in the spotlight one last time, this documentary certainly accomplishes that task. Rated: B- Sep 20, 2022 Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema Directors Liliane Mutti and Daniel Zarvos (Miúcha’s cousin) recreate the Bossa Nova story—this time through the female perspective. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis A tour de force, Miúcha, the Voice of Bossa Nova tells the story of the renowned Brazilian singer through her personal letters, audio diaries, home movies, and expressive watercolor drawings animated for the film. The male musicians in Miúcha's life overshadowed her. She was known as the sister of Chico Buarque, the pupil of Vinicius de Moraes, the second wife of João Gilberto, the musical partner of Antônio Carlos Jobim, and the vocal accompaniment to Stan Getz's saxophone. But Miúcha's vibrant spirit couldn't be held back, even as she struggled to find her own voice in a man's world. She earned unprecedented success, becoming a symbol of female resilience and a musical legend forever.
Director
Liliane Mutti, Daniel Zarvos
Producer
Daniel Zarvos, Mostafiz ShahMohammed, Marta Sánchez
Screenwriter
Liliane Mutti, Liliane Mutti
Genre
Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language
Brazilian Portuguese
Runtime
1h 38m