Cazuza

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Apr 04, 1958 (67 years old)
Death date
Jul 07, 1990

Cazuza

Known For

Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer
1h 40m
Movie 2022

Lupicínio Rodrigues, Confessions of a Sufferer

The documentary celebrates the poetic legacy of Lupicínio Rodrigues, investigating the musical contribution and historical context of this composer born in Rio Grande do Sul and author of hits that surpass generations.

Ney - À Flor da Pele
1h 10m
Movie 2020

Ney - À Flor da Pele

The impact of Ney Matogrosso's performances on his audience and the reverberation of that impact on Brazilian culture, from the second half of the 20th century to the present. An audiovisual anthology, all composed of archival images. The best way to get to know Ney is to be with him on stage.

Letter Beyond the Walls
1h 25m
Movie 2019

Letter Beyond the Walls

Letter Beyond the Walls reconstructs the trajectory of HIV and AIDS with a focus on Brazil, through interviews with doctors, activists, patients and other actors, in addition to extensive archival material. From the initial panic to awareness campaigns, passing through the stigma imposed on people living with HIV, the documentary shows how society faced this epidemic in its deadliest phase over more than two decades. With this historical approach as its base, the film looks at the way HIV is viewed in today's society, revealing a picture of persistent misinformation and prejudice, which especially affects Brazil’s most historically vulnerable populations.

Com a Palavra, Arnaldo Antunes
1h 20m
Movie 2018

Com a Palavra, Arnaldo Antunes

From his origins as a poet to his success as a singer and composer, Arnaldo Antunes revisits the most remarkable moments of his career.

Biography

Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, better known as Cazuza (Rio de Janeiro, April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990), was a Brazilian singer, composer and musician. Initially known as the vocalist and main lyricist of the band Barão Vermelho, in which he formed a successful partnership with Frejat, he later pursued a solo career, being acclaimed by critics as one of the main poets of Brazilian music.