The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
Jan 18, 2026
Director
Antoine Baldassari, Véronique MortaigneOverview
The Girl from Ipanema charts the progress of bossa nova (new wave), and the Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto's musical development and rise to fame. Best of all, at the end of the documentary the mature Astrud answers the question that must surely be on every viewer's mind: Was she sick to death of singing The Girl from Ipanema?
Cast of The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
Crew of The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
About The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova
What is The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova about?
The Girl from Ipanema charts the progress of bossa nova (new wave), and the Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto's musical development and rise to fame. Best of all, at the end of the documentary the mature Astrud answers the question that must surely be on every viewer's mind: Was she sick to death of singing The Girl from Ipanema?
When was The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova released?
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova was released on January 18, 2026.
Who directed The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova?
The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova was directed by Antoine Baldassari and Véronique Mortaigne.
Who is in the cast of The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova?
The cast of The Girl From Ipanema: Astrud Gilberto, Queen of Bossa Nova includes Astrud Gilberto (Self), João Gilberto (Self), Marcos Valle (Self), Edu Lobo (Self) and Roberto Menescal (Self).