Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta

If documentaries were just glorified Instagram stories, Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta would be influencer of the year-glossy, over-edited, and thin on substance.

Anitta's journey from Rio's Honório neighborhood to global stardom is inspiring, packed with enough drama and grit for a compelling documentary. This film promises to reveal "Larissa," the woman behind the pop star. But instead of depth, we get a 90-minute PR reel-montages of Coachella, Carnaval, VMAs, Latin Grammys, and her Madame Tussauds wax figure unveiling.

Even its attempt at vulnerability-comparing her struggles to Carmen Miranda's and escaping to the Himalayas for yoga and skiing-feels unconvincing. A great story was there for the taking, but this film settles for bite-sized moments aimed at Instagram and TikTok audiences who might not bother with her previous Netflix docuseries.

This documentary represents a milestone in the genre, transcending the surface of fame and delving, with rare sensitivity, into the most intimate layers of its protagonist. The narrative is constructed with precision, balancing emotional authenticity and social relevance, never resorting to artifice or sensationalism.

The strength of this work lies in its ability to provoke deep reflections, humanizing a public figure while exposing the invisible complexities behind the media image. It is a production that not only documents a journey but also questions, moves, and inspires.

Given its narrative power and cultural impact, this documentary not only deserves recognition but also demonstrates undeniable merit to be celebrated on the international stage. It is a work with all the necessary qualities to be awarded the Emmy Award for Best Documentary, solidifying its artistic and social relevance.

We can finally get to know who Larissa is, after seeing Anitta shine for so long. Through the eyes of Pedro, her childhood friend, we can see her. She is vulnerable, smart, and sweet. She is deep.

This movie does not focus on her accomplishments and victories, it shows a different side of Anitta that's been hidden from the general public. And it also makes us think about our own lives, accomplishments and the meaning of life.

I've been crying and rethinking my whole life after watching this movie. Am I choosing to be happy? Am I not? What can I change?

Go watch it, I promise you won't regret it. Amazing!

I LOVE SO MUCH THIS HISTORY, is the very interesting. She's a singer and the movie shows how is very important the real person in her live.

Thanks Anitta for shows how is important to be happy in our lifes.

I love so so so much, thanks, is the second time that i see this movie. I am in love with this movie, the song is beautiful and make me a cry, thank you Anitta.

Every time that i remember how is important see the life with good eyes, to be a freedom, how is important have a family that give all suport for everything that you need. The family that like you, that love you, and have all. Thanks!

I deeply admire the way she narrates her journey, describing a process of self-discovery where she makes herself a priority and finally finds herself. Larissa took control of her life, breaking away from the image of herself as a machine, much like Anitta. She redefined her existence. Carmen Miranda, a crucial figure in her journey, became her salvation, not only in terms of identity but also in mental health, teaching her that overworking doesn't justify the relentless pursuit of an imposed perfection of success.

The reflection that emerges from this transition is simple yet powerful: the value of life is not in exhaustion or the endless pursuit of recognition. Had Anitta continued on the path without stopping to understand herself, there would have been no room for Larissa. Today, she not only shapes her own journey but is also creating a new generation, one that, inspired by figures like Anitta and Carmen Miranda, can learn to balance success with humanity, reinventing the concept of work and artistic identity. The message is clear: being authentic, being human, is the true legacy to leave behind.