Netflix Announces its New Documentary 'An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case'

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September 9, 2024 - In 2010, the murder of Eliza Samudio, involving former goalkeeper Bruno, shocked the country and made headlines worldwide. Now, 14 years later, this story gains a new perspective in the Netflixs documentary An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case, permiering on September 26. The film unveils previously neglected details of the case, bringing new insights to light.

The documentary delves into the events leading up to Eliza Samudios disappearance and includes testimonies from key individuals involved in the case. Despite eight people being convicted for her kidnapping and murder, Elizas body was never found.

The film also features exclusive access to conversations and messages Eliza exchanged with friends, revealing an intimate side of the victim that was overlooked at the time of the crime.

An Invisible Victim: The Eliza Samudio Case is a Netflix documentary produced by Boutique Filmes, written by Carol Pires and Caroline Cavalcanti Margoni, and directed by Juliana Antunes.

ABOUT AN INVISIBLE VICTIM: THE ELIZA SAMUDIO CASE

Logline: In 2010, the disappearance of the model Eliza Samudio and her four-month-old son made headlines in Brazil and around the world. The main suspect was the childs father, Bruno, the goalkeeper and captain of Flamengo, an idol for the countrys largest fan base. Eight people were convicted for the kidnapping and murder of Eliza, but to this day, her body has never been found, leaving a web of mysteries and contradictions. The narrative from the perspective of the victim, Eliza Samudio, has never been shared and contains shocking secrets that will soon be revealed. This investigation follows intriguing leads, drawing the audience further into the dark circumstances surrounding Elizas death.

Director: Juliana Antunes

Produced By: Gustavo Mello

Executive Producers: Adriana Gaspar, Thais Morresi

Chief Editor: Jordana Berg

Director of Photography: Janice d' vila

Writers: Caroline Margoni, Carol Pires

About Boutique Filmes

For over ten years, the production company has been dedicated to telling impactful Brazilian stories. With a strong presence in the international market, the company hosts leading talents in independent production and partners with major industry players such as Netflix, Globoplay, Amazon Prime Video, Discovery , Disney , and Max. Boutique Filmes has received three International Emmy Awards nominations and was one of the pioneers in streaming production in Brazil, with the international success of "3%". In 2021, it produced Netflixs first Brazilian true crime documentary, "Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime". The company also produced the fiction series "Summer Heat" (Netflix) and "Route 66" (Globoplay). Currently, it has invested in major projects such as "Mila in the Multiverse" (Disney ), "Negotiator" (Amazon Prime Video), "Sutura" (Prime Video), "Passinho - The Rhythm of Dreams" (Disney ), and has released the docuseries "PCC: The Secret Power" (HBOMax) and "Flordelis: Question It or Worship It" (Globoplay).

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the worlds leading entertainment services, with 278 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

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