Luna Alkalay
Biography
Born in Milan, Italy, in 1947. Luna lived in Argentina until she was six years old and then moved to Brazil. Graduated in philosophy from USP, she began making films after participating in the filming of the short Um Clássico, Dois em Casa e Não Jogo Fora (1968), by Djalma Limongi Batista. Directed the feature films Crystals of Blood (1975) and United States of Brazil (2005).
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Self
The documentary addresses the project, which took 30 years to complete, about the recording of 44 songs created for each poem in Mensagem, one of Fernando Pessoa's most emblematic books.
Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Luna
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.