GONZAGUINHA, DE LA PLUS GRANDE LIBERTÉ
Genre
Documentary
Language
VOSTF
Duration
78
Rating
About
MONTREAL BRAZILIAN FILM FESTIVAL
The documentary retraces the life and career of Luiz Gonzaga do Nascimento Júnior—known as Gonzaguinha—one of the most significant figures in Brazilian popular music and a key contributor to the nation’s democratic memory. Through archival footage, songs, personal testimonies, and historical records, the film revisits a body of work defined by its poetic quality, sense of indignation, and yearning for freedom. As the son of Luiz Gonzaga, Gonzaguinha forged his own distinct identity by transforming personal experiences and social issues into music that spoke directly to the era in which he lived. Spanning the repression of the military dictatorship, the deep-seated inequalities of Brazil, and the subsequent return to democracy, the film reveals the enduring power of an artist whose voice remains as relevant today as ever.
Directed by
Susanna Lira
Country
Brazil
Version
Original w/French subtitles
Release year
2026