Chavela
Documentary

Chavela

A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.

⭐ 6.9/10 📅 2017 ⏱ 1h 33m Released

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.

🎭 Cast

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
Marcela Rodríguez
Self
José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.
José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.
Self
Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte
Alicia Elena Pérez Duarte
Self
Betty-Carol Sellen
Betty-Carol Sellen
Self

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