Chavela(2017)
A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.
Chavela 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.
Chavela (2017) is a documentary film directed by Daresha Kyi, released on June 16, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé and Martirio. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Daresha Kyi
- Producers:
- Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund
- Cinematographer:
- Catherine Gund
- Composer:
- Gil Talmi
- Production:
- Aubin Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Chavela (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chavela before you stream it.
Chavela Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chavela Vargas
as Self (archive footage)
Pedro Almodóvar
as Self
Miguel Bosé
as Self
Martirio
as Self
Laura García Lorca
as Self
Eugenia León
as Self
Jesusa Rodríguez
as Self
Tania Libertad
as Self
- Marcela Rodríguez
Marcela Rodríguez
as Self
- José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.
José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.
as Self
- Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte
Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte
as Self
- Betty-Carol Sellen
Betty-Carol Sellen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Daresha Kyi, produced by Daresha Kyi and Catherine Gund.
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Chavela Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 27 ratings.
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Chavela – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chavela online?
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Chavela (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chavela?
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The main cast of Chavela (2017) includes Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio and Laura García Lorca. The film was directed by Daresha Kyi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chavela released?
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Chavela was released on June 16, 2017 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Chavela worth watching?
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Chavela (2017) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chavela?
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Yes. The official Chavela trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.