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Chavela(2017)

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

6.9(27)1h 33m2017-06-16

Documentary

Overview

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.

Director:: Catherine Gund
Producers:: Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund
Cinematographer:: Catherine Gund
Composer:: Gil Talmi
Production:: Aubin Pictures
Status:: Released

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Cast

Chavela Vargas

Chavela Vargas

Self (archive footage)

Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar

Self

Miguel Bosé

Miguel Bosé

Self

Martirio

Martirio

Self

Laura García Lorca

Laura García Lorca

Self

Eugenia León

Eugenia León

Self

Jesusa Rodríguez

Jesusa Rodríguez

Self

Tania Libertad

Tania Libertad

Self

Marcela Rodríguez

Marcela Rodríguez

Self

José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.

José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.

Self

Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte

Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte

Self

Betty-Carol Sellen

Betty-Carol Sellen

Self