Chavela

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

6.9

2017

1h 33m

Spanish

Documentary

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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

Producer

Catherine Gund

Cast

Chavela Vargas

Self (archive footage)

Pedro Almodóvar

Self

Miguel Bosé

Self

Martirio

Self

Laura García Lorca

Self

Eugenia León

Self

Jesusa Rodríguez

Self

Tania Libertad

Self

Marcela Rodríguez

Self

José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.

Self

Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte

Self

Betty-Carol Sellen

Self

Chavela