Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta (2025)

Released: 2025-03-06 Recommended age: 16+ IMDb 5.4
Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta

Movie details

  • Genres: Documentary, Music
  • Director: João Wainer, Pedro Cantelmo
  • Main cast: Anitta, Pedro Cantelmo
  • Country / region: Brazil
  • Original language: pt
  • Premiere: 2025-03-06

Story overview

This 2025 Brazilian documentary provides an intimate look at pop star Anitta's life, exploring her dual identity, personal struggles, and pursuit of happiness. Through behind-the-scenes footage and candid interviews, the film reveals the human side behind the celebrity persona.

Parent Guide

This documentary offers a candid look at a pop star's life with mature themes suitable for older teens. Contains emotional intensity and adult discussions.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No physical violence or peril depicted. Focus is on personal and emotional challenges.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Some discussions of personal struggles and emotional challenges could be intense for sensitive viewers, but no horror or graphic disturbing content.

Language
Moderate

Occasional strong language in Portuguese (with subtitles) consistent with TV-MA rating. Includes some profanity and adult expressions.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Brief suggestive content related to Anitta's performances and image. Some discussion of relationships and sexuality, but no explicit nudity or sexual acts.

Substance use
Mild

Possible brief social drinking scenes in background of events or gatherings, but not a focus of the documentary.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Candid discussions of personal struggles, identity issues, and the pressures of fame create emotional depth. Some scenes may be emotionally charged as Anitta discusses challenges.

Parent tips

This TV-MA documentary contains mature themes including frank discussions of personal struggles, occasional strong language, and brief suggestive content. While not graphic, the emotional intensity and adult topics make it more suitable for older teens. Previewing is recommended to assess appropriateness for your family.

Parent chat guide

This documentary offers opportunities to discuss: how public figures manage private struggles, the balance between personal identity and public persona, the pressures of fame, and Brazilian culture. For younger viewers, focus on Anitta's music and cultural impact. For teens, explore deeper themes of identity and mental health.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What kind of music does Anitta make?
  • What colors do you see in the movie?
  • Do you like dancing to the songs?
  • What does Anitta do for her job?
  • How is Brazil different from where we live?
  • What makes someone a good performer?
  • What challenges does Anitta face as a famous musician?
  • How does she balance her public and private life?
  • What can we learn from her story about pursuing dreams?
  • How does the documentary explore the concept of dual identity?
  • What insights does it provide about the pressures of fame?
  • How does Anitta's Brazilian heritage influence her music and persona?
  • What ethical questions arise about documenting personal struggles?

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