The most-watched documentary in Brazil in 2025, ‘Ritas,’ is set to premiere at this year’s Tribeca Festival, taking place from October 30 to November 1.
‘Ritas’ will debut on the festival’s first day in a tribute session “dedicated to the eternal queen of Brazilian rock, Rita Lee,” according to a statement from the film’s communications company.
The documentary will be screened only once at Teatro Ibérico in Lisbon, with directors Oswald Santana and Karen Harley present to engage with the audience in a Q&A session following the film.
‘Ritas’ offers an intense and emotional journey through the life and art of Rita Lee, featuring rare footage, personal archives, and her last unreleased interview, the statement adds.
The synopsis describes the documentary as a “process of ‘personal archaeology’” that uncovers a side of Rita Lee “never seen before: Rita the poet, composer, instrumentalist, writer, hermit, and muse”—a narrative guided by her own words through various interviews she gave throughout her career.
Watch the trailer here.
In just the first four weeks after its release, over 33,000 people have viewed the film: “the work reaffirms the fascination and legacy of Rita Lee, whose voice and attitude continue to inspire audiences of all ages.”
Rita Lee, known as the “queen of Brazilian rock,” was a Brazilian singer and songwriter who sold over 55 million records throughout her career, making her the most successful female artist of her time.
The singer was born on December 31, 1947, and passed away on May 8, 2023, at the age of 75. She had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021.
