Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV (2025)
A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.
Director: Cris Ghattas
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: November 12, 2025
Cast
- Bianca Sousa - Eloá
- Everson Alexandre - Lindemberg
- Maria Jaqueline - Tina
- Pery Maia - Everaldo
- Caio del Rossi - Douglas
- Caio Cesar Laranjeira - Victor
- Felipe Souza Ferreira - Iago
- Amanda Celi - Nayara
- Leandro Destácio - Atos
Screenplay
- Ricky Hiraoka (Story)
- Ricky Hiraoka
- Tainá Muhringer
- Jordana Berg (Writers' Assistant)
Cinematography: Henrique Vale
Editing: Jordana Berg
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Cris Ghattas
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV about?
- A tragic hostage case from 2008 Brazil unfolds through unseen diary entries, family interviews, and media coverage, as a 15-year-old girl is held captive by her ex-boyfriend for 100 hours while TV networks broadcast it live.
- Who directed Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV?
- Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV was directed by Cris Ghattas.
- Who stars in Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV?
- Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV stars Bianca Sousa, Everson Alexandre, Maria Jaqueline, Pery Maia, Caio del Rossi, Caio Cesar Laranjeira.
- How long is Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV?
- Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV?
- Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV is a Documentary, Crime film.
- Where was Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV produced?
- Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV was produced in Brazil.