Chavela
“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”
2017•1h 33m•6.9•Released
Documentary
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
Languages
Spanish
Studio
Aubin Pictures
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
Diana Ortega
Self
Patria Jiménez Flores
Self
Tlany Ortega
Self
Production
Company
Aubin Pictures
Producer
Daresha Kyi
Producer
Catherine Gund
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