“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”
Chavela
6.9
27 votes·2017
·1h 33m
·MovieDocumentary
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.
Keywords
mexicospainparis, francebiographysingeralcoholiclgbtwoman directorcosta ricalyrical
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
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