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Chavela

Chavela

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

2017 1h 33mDocumentary

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

3.4/5

TMDB score· 27 votes

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Synopsis

Inspired by an exclusive interview and performance footage of Chavela Vargas shot in 1991 and guided by her unique voice, the film weaves an arresting portrait of a woman who dared to dress, speak, sing, and dream her unique life into being.

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Behind it

Catherine GundCatherine GundDirectorDaresha KyiDaresha KyiDirectorGil TalmiGil TalmiComposerNatalia CuevasCinematographyPaula Gutiérrez OrioCinematography

Cast

Chavela VargasChavela VargasSelf (archive footage)
Pedro AlmodóvarPedro AlmodóvarSelf
Miguel BoséMiguel BoséSelf
MartirioMartirioSelf
Laura García LorcaSelf
Eugenia LeónEugenia LeónSelf
Jesusa RodríguezJesusa RodríguezSelf
Tania LibertadTania LibertadSelf
Marcela RodríguezSelf
José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.Self
Alicia Elena Pérez DuarteSelf
Betty-Carol SellenSelf
Diana OrtegaSelf
Patria Jiménez FloresSelf
Tlany OrtegaSelf
Liliana FelipeLiliana FelipeSelf
Mariana GyaluiSelf
Elena BenarrochSelf

Director

Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi

Release date

16 Jun 2017

Runtime

1h 33m

Studio

Aubin Pictures

Language

Spanish

Countries

Mexico,Spain,United States of America

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