Everyone knows Anitta, the great Brazilian pop star, but few or almost no one knows Larissa, the woman hidden behind the music star. The singing star is, at the same time, two people – one in intimacy (Larissa) and another facing the public (Anitta).
Everyone has photographed Anitta and everyone knows who she is. In this documentary, “Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta” (Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta) presents Larissa, the woman in intimacy that almost no one knows. The artist behind the mask.
Directed by João Wainer and Pedro Cantelmo, the film offers an unprecedented vision of the life of Larissa de Macedo Machado, the woman behind the global superstar. It is the first time the public will be able to see Larissa behind Anitta, without filters.
Anitta’s path to international stardom is extraordinary. She was the first Brazilian artist to win a Moonman at the MTV Video Music Awards, the first to perform on the main Coachella stage, and the first Latin solo artist to reach Spotify’s coveted number 1 spot, an achievement that earned her a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Known for her fusion of pop, funk, R&B, and reggaeton, Anitta has created hits like “Show das Poderosas” and “Envolver” that have captivated audiences worldwide. The documentary aims to explore the artistic and personal journey behind these musical achievements.
In a very personal statement, Anitta reveals the emotional cost of her relentless pursuit of success. “I gave a lot of myself so that Anitta could exist. Moments of connection with myself became increasingly scarce and brief. But this came at a high physical and mental cost,” she tells us. For almost 15 years, she dedicated herself to creating a “strong, independent, and unbeatable persona”.
“Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta” is the singer’s most personal journey, an emotional and inner vision that shows her most intimate and vulnerable side. How does Larissa become the Anitta that everyone knows? She herself will tell us, in this documentary now arriving on Netflix.
As Anitta moves away from her carefully constructed public image, “Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta” represents a crucial moment in her career. It is an invitation to understand the woman behind the music, the struggles behind the success, and the personal narrative that has remained hidden from public view.
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