Sixteen months after Gal Costa’s death at the age of 77, a biographical film about the singer is being released in domestic cinemas. “Meu Nome é Gal”, which tells the story of the artist’s early career when, at age 20, she decided to leave El Salvador and go to Rio de Janeiro to become a singer, was shown in Portugal, but did not achieve unanimity. Brazilians. The point is that he focuses on a short period of his career, between 1966 and 1971, and talks about it “ordinarily”, “hurriedly”, writes, for example, “O Globo”, which is actually talking about the film “disappointing”, “undignified” and “far short”. However, the pleasant surprise seems to come from 34-year-old actress Sophie Charlotte, who, aside from the physical resemblance, manages to flawlessly defend her role even when she takes on the interpretation of the themes.
Let us remember that the film began to be shot during Gal’s lifetime and that the singer herself approved the choice of Sophie, who will bring her to life in the cinema. Moreover, it was she who warned directors Dandara Ferreira and Lo Politi that Sophie also sings and has a timbre very close to hers.
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death of Gala
Gal Costa died on November 9, 2022 from acute myocardial infarction. The certificate was kept as a family secret. Selected songs
The film’s musical repertoire includes the songs “Eu Vim da Bahia”, “Baby”, “Divino Maravilhoso” and “Meu Nome é Gal”, which gives the production its name. throw
The film also stars Rodrigo Lelis (as Caetano Veloso), Dan Ferreira (Gilberto Gil) and Caroline Andrade. (as Rita Lee).
death of Gala
Gal Costa died on November 9, 2022 from acute myocardial infarction. The certificate was kept as a family secret. Selected songs
The film’s musical repertoire includes the songs “Eu Vim da Bahia”, “Baby”, “Divino Maravilhoso” and “Meu Nome é Gal”, which gives the production its name. throw
The film also stars Rodrigo Lelis (as Caetano Veloso), Dan Ferreira (Gilberto Gil) and Caroline Andrade. (as Rita Lee).
Author: Miguel Azevedo
Source: CM Jornal
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