CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 33m

Chavela

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

69%(27)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byCatherine Gund, Daresha Kyi

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
ES
Released
June 16, 2017
Studios
Aubin Pictures

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1 video
Chavela Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie

Chavela Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Self

José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Catherine Gund
Catherine Gund
Daresha Kyi
Daresha Kyi
Produced by
Catherine Gund
Catherine Gund
Daresha Kyi
Daresha Kyi

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