Funk

Upcoming music drama Funk follows the journey of MC Sabrina, a young funk singer in Brazil. The story tracks her progress from her early days in Morro dos Prazeres to performing at energetic parties throughout the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

The film is directed by Aly Muritiba, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Fernando Barcellos and Leandro Saraiva. This project follows Muritiba's previous work, including America, Drenched in Blood, and New Eden. The production was handled by Paranoid, Laranjeiras Filmes, and Claro Video, with Manoel Rangel, Egisto Betti, and Heitor Dhalia serving as producers. The cast features Duda Santos in the lead role of Sabrina, supported by Lellê as Rayssa, Kibba as Michel, MC Nem as MC Priscila, and Rafael Delgado as Dj Jorginho. The movie has a runtime of 106 minutes and is scheduled for release on April 8, 2027.