I Will Raffle Off My Heart (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, I Will Raffle Off My Heart is a documentary film directed by Ana Rieper, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Vou Rifar Meu Coração is a documentary about the performers and the followers of Brazilian romantic music – also known as brega (kitsch), often called "cheesy" by critics and the wealthy elite. Frequently associated with bad taste and poor quality, the style is admired by the lower working class, or unemployed population, originally from rural origins, banished to the cities in search of work and a better life. Using the music as a catalyst, this documentary shows the sentiments, love, suffering and sexuality of the fans and their idols, creating a scenario that reveals their practices and desires.

Who’s in it. I Will Raffle Off My Heart stars Agnaldo Timóteo as Himself, Amado Batista as Himself, Lindomar Castilho as Himself and Nelson Ned as Himself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, I Will Raffle Off My Heart has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Will Raffle Off My Heart page.

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