Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV (2025) | Movie

Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV movie

🎬 Title: Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV / Caso Eloá: Refém ao Vivo

Story: This gripping documentary chronicles a tragic hostage situation that took place in Brazil in 2008. Through a mix of personal diary entries, interviews with family members, and extensive media coverage, it portrays the harrowing ordeal of a 15-year-old girl held captive by her ex-boyfriend for an agonizing 100 hours, all while television stations aired the incident live.

⭐ Rating: 8 (7 votes)

📅 Release Date: November 12, 2025

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour, 25 minutes

🎭 Genres: Documentary, Crime

🎬 Director: Cris Ghattas

🌍 Countries: Brazil

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👥 Cast: Bianca Sousa (Eloá), Everson Alexandre (Lindemberg), Maria Jaqueline (Tina), Pery Maia (Everaldo), Caio del Rossi (Douglas), Caio Cesar Laranjeira (Victor), Felipe Souza Ferreira (Iago), Amanda Celi (Nayara), Leandro Destácio (Atos)

Editor’s Note: Eloá the Hostage: Live on TV delivers a thoughtful examination of a dire situation, merging elements of documentary and crime genres. Under Cris Ghattas’s skilled direction, the film maintains a consistent pace and a strong sense of its setting. The performances, notably by Bianca Sousa, Everson Alexandre, and Maria Jaqueline, add emotional depth to the narrative. The 1 hour and 25 minutes runtime effectively complements the storyline. While the film has its flaws, the positive aspects significantly overshadow them. If the subject matter interests you, be sure to add this film to your watch list.

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