Somos Tão Jovens (2013)

Somos Tão Jovens: Directed by Antonio Carlos da Fontoura. With Thiago Mendonça, Renato Russo, Laila Zaid, Bruno Torres. The life of Renato Manfredini Júnior, Brazilian musician, from his first involvement with music, to his years in the punk rock band Aborto Alétrico, to the formation of Legião Urbana, in the rock scene of 70’s/80’s Brasilia.

“u0026quot;Somos Tão Jovensu0026quot; is a new Brazilian movie based on the true story of Renato Russo, a Brazilian singer, songwriter and composer who was considered a poet of its generation. In the movie we see the early years of Renato, from 1976 to the upcoming release of Renatou0026#39;s first album along with his band, Legiao Urbana (circa 1984). This band was a huge success in Brazil and a powerful influence among young people throughout the mid 80u0026#39;s through 1996, year of Renatou0026#39;s death and of the resulting end of Legiao Urbana. What the movie shows us is that Renato was, since an early age, someone who looked forward to be an artist. He pursued not only a career, but also a way of express his ideas through the music. Renato was against the Brazilian dictatorship and in opposition to the system itself. Renatou0026#39;s first band was named u0026quot;Aborto Eletricou0026quot; and since its formation in the late 70u0026#39;s the lyrics manifested his ideas in a witty way. No wonder many of Legiao Urbana early successes came from the Aborto Eletrico phase, which is demonstrated all along the movie. Thiago Mendonça plays Renato Russo by perfection: his gestures, voice and physical features are stunningly real. The other performances of the ensemble are also compelling, and so is the film. u0026quot;Somos Tão Jovensu0026quot; is a movie I strongly recommend to all music and movie fans worldwide; a little gem about a Brazilian who really made a difference.”