Piu Piu (2021)
“When the curtain opened, under a colorful universe of feathers and sequins, she appeared on the stage, snaking lascivious movements, to the sound of a rumba or a merengue”. Piu Piu, as the actor, set designer and costume designer Elpídio Lima was known, is considered the oldest transformist in Recife. In the 1950s and 1960s, he performed at the Barreto Junior Company, on the stages of the Almare and Morroco theaters. He was one of the creators of the Companhia Tra-la-lá, a swish theater and liked to imitate the singers and actresses Sarita Montiel and Carmem Miranda.
Director: Alexandre Figueirôa
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: August 11, 2021
Screenplay
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Piu Piu about?
- “When the curtain opened, under a colorful universe of feathers and sequins, she appeared on the stage, snaking lascivious movements, to the sound of a rumba or a merengue”. Piu Piu, as the actor, set designer and costume designer Elpídio Lima was known, is considered the oldest transformist in Recife. In the 1950s and 1960s, he performed at the Barreto Junior Company, on the stages of the Almare and Morroco theaters. He was one of the creators of the Companhia Tra-la-lá, a swish theater and liked to imitate the singers and actresses Sarita Montiel and Carmem Miranda.
- Who directed Piu Piu?
- Piu Piu was directed by Alexandre Figueirôa.
- How long is Piu Piu?
- Piu Piu has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Piu Piu?
- Piu Piu is a Documentary film.