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Chavela (2017)

2017-06-16 · 1h 33m · ES
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A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

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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Catherine GundDirectorDaresha KyiDirector

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Chavela VargasChavela VargasHerself (archive footage)Pedro AlmodóvarPedro AlmodóvarHimselfMiguel BoséMiguel BoséHimselfMartirioMartirioHimselfLaura García LorcaLaura García LorcaHerselfEugenia LeónEugenia LeónHerselfFrida KahloFrida KahloHerself (archive footage)Jesusa RodríguezJesusa RodríguezHerselfAva GardnerAva GardnerHerself (archive footage)José Alfredo JiménezJosé Alfredo JiménezHimself (archive footage)Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorHerself (archive footage)

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BiographyAlcoholicWoman directorLgbtMexicoSingerParis, franceCosta ricaSpainLyrical

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityBiography · Alcoholic · Woman DirectorDirector preference368413 · 368414Actor preference97105 · 368409 · 190903Country preferenceMxDecade preference2010

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What is Chavela about?

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.

How long is Chavela?

Chavela has a runtime of 93 minutes.

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