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Carmen Miranda Biopic: A $20 Million Brazilian Epic
6 Oct
Summary
- Biopic about Carmen Miranda to shoot in 2027 with $20 million budget.
- Film aims to capture Miranda's 'soft power' in shaping Brazil's image.
- Giovanna Lancellotti stars as Miranda and co-produces the film.
Filming is slated to commence in the second half of 2027 for "Carmen," a significant biopic chronicling the life of Carmen Miranda. This ambitious production boasts a budget of 61 million reais ($20 million), positioning it among the largest ever undertaken in Brazilian cinema. Producers have secured 80% of the funding through national incentives.
Giovanna Lancellotti will portray the legendary Brazilian star, also serving as a producer. The film, directed by Esmir Filho, is scheduled for a Brazilian theatrical release in the second half of 2028. It will be officially unveiled at RioMarket on October 7.
The screenplay, penned by Mariana Bardan and Eduardo Melo, will explore Miranda's rise from Brazilian star to Hollywood icon. Her distinctive style and energetic performances popularized samba in the U.S. and significantly shaped the international perception of Brazil.
The biopic plans a global release, targeting audiences in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, where Miranda remains an influential figure. Filming locations will include New York City, Maricá (standing in for Los Angeles), and Rio de Janeiro.
