Chavela (2017)
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.
- Date of release
- 2017-06-16
- TMDB
- 6.9 / 10 (27)
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Casting
- 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
Interesting facts
- Filmed in: Melilla
Chavela is a 2017 American documentary film, directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi. The film is a portrait of Mexican singer and actress Chavela Vargas. Vargas was known for her singing of boleros and behavior on and off the stage. The film covers her identity as a singer and lesbian, something she did not publicly confirm until much later in her life.
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