Netflix Releases a First Look at Lorena Comparato as Elize Matsunaga in a Movie Inspired by a True Story

Today, Netflix released the first photo of Lorena Comparato as Elize Matsunaga, during filming of its new Brazilian feature film. This psychological thriller with elements of melodrama is inspired by the real-life case of Elize, who shocked the country when she murdered her husband in their apartment in São Paulo in 2012. The movie was written by Raphael Montes (Good Morning, Verônica), script by Montes and Mariana Torres (Good Morning, Verônica Season 3) and directed by Vellas (Criminal Code). The cast also includes Henrique Kimura, as well as names such as Miwa Yanagizawa, Julia Shimura and Denise Weinberg.

“Playing a woman with so many layers and telling a story as nuanced as Elize's is extremely complex for an artist. It's a huge responsibility, because we're talking about a real crime with real consequences. I hope the film sparks important debates in society,” says Lorena Comparato.

The movie is produced by Boutique Filmes, with Gustavo Mello as executive producer and screenwriter Raphael Montes also serving as associate producer. Exploring themes such as social class, power, and violence, the plot delves deep into the mind of Elize, into her complex relationship with Marcos Matsunaga and into the choices that culminated in one of the most shocking crimes in the country's history..

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About Boutique Filmes

For thirteen years, the production company has been dedicated to telling powerful Brazilian stories. A pioneer in streaming with the hit series “3%,” it has earned three International Emmy Award nominations and maintains long-standing partnerships with platforms such as Netflix, Globoplay, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Max. Its titles include “Rota 66: A Polícia que Mata,” “Mila in the Multiverse,” “Passinho - O Ritmo dos Sonhos,” “Véspera,” “Suture” and the documentaries “Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime,” “PCC: Poder Secreto” and “An Invisible Victim: the Eliza Samudio Case.” In addition to the film inspired by the real-life case of Elize Matsunaga, the production company is currently working on the feature films “O Gênio do Crime,” “Tudo é Rio” and “O Mistério de 5 Estrelas.”

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