Alice Ruiz
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Self
Through testimonies from partners, workers, collaborators, artists, and people who followed the productions of Lira Paulistana, the film tells the story of this cultural phenomenon, a catalyst for the new musical trends of the time, which took place in São Paulo between 1979 and 1986. In addition to showcasing the undeniable importance of Lira Paulistana as a stage for avant-garde music in São Paulo, highlights its significant role in other areas, such as record production, journalism, editorial work, and the visual arts.

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
A feature documentary on the life of Alzira EspÃndola and her impact and influence on different generations of Brazilian music. From her origins on Mato Grosso do Sul to her breakthrough as a instrumentist and composer in São Paulo, the movie explores her life, work and ventures with partners such as Itamar Assumpção, Ney Matogrosso and her sister Tetê EspÃndola with irreverence and erudition.

Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
Documentary investigates female authorship in literature and whether writing can be defined by gender.

Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Self
From his origins as a poet to his success as a singer and composer, Arnaldo Antunes revisits the most remarkable moments of his career.

Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Through performatic acts and some exposition, a group of poets of that 1980's generation make great use of words, poems and rebellious acts criticizing the then current generation and its lack of admiration for the poetic works that were being created.

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Self
This film documents in depth the life and artistic trajectory of the musician and poet Itamar Assumpção. He was one of the pillars of a moment of Brazilian popular music that was conventionally called "Vanguarda Paulista". Starting from extensive research which resulted in more than 250h of images and a dive into the personal universe of this incredible artist, Itamar comes up with a poetic, intuitive plot where facts and testimonies speak louder than preconceived ideas.