Elize: Shadows of a Woman (2026)

Elize: Shadows of a Woman — Brazilian crime thriller from 2026, based on the real story of Elize Matsunaga, who killed and dismembered her husband Marcos Kitano in 2012. The film focuses not so much on the crime itself, but on the psychological portrait of the woman, her relationship with her husband, and the gradual breakdown of the marriage due to betrayal, jealousy, and violence. Plot: Former escort Elize marries wealthy businessman Marcos Matsunaga. Their fairy-tale life falls apart when she discovers his numerous infidelities. Poisoned by jealousy and humiliation, Elize gradually loses control, leading to a tragic outcome. The film explores how toxic relationships and psychological pressure can push a person to extremes. Production:

• Director: Felipe Vellas
• Writers: Raphael Montes, Mariana Torres
• Producer: Gustavo Mello
• Executive Producers: Renata Artigas, Marcelo Máximo, Adriana Gaspar
• Studio: Boutique Filmes
• Distributor: Netflix
• Release Date: July 22, 2026 (exclusively on Netflix)
• Duration: 1 hour 33 minutes
• Rating: TV-MA Cast:
• Lorena Comparato — Elize Matsunaga
• Henrique Kimura — Marcos Matsunaga
• Denise Weinberg — Aunt Marta
• Gustavo Falcão — Heitor
• Julia Shimura — Clarice
• Flora Sandia — Nanny
• Edson Kameda — Takashi
• Miwa Yanagizawa — Masuyo
• Arthur Toyoshima — Lauro Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller Franchise Chronology:

This film is not part of a franchise, but there is a documentary series about the same case:

• Elize Matsunaga: Era Uma Vez Um Crime (2021) — a four-episode Netflix documentary miniseries that details the real story of Elize Matsunaga, including interviews with her. Where to Watch:
• Netflix — official film page on Netflix (available for streaming from July 22, 2026). Official Trailer:
• YouTube: Elize: Shadows of a Woman | Official Trailer | Netflix