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Chavela

69% Match
2017
1h 33m
movie
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.

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Chavela

Cast & Crew

Director / Creator: Catherine Gund
Chavela Vargas
Chavela Vargas
Self (archive footage)
Pedro Almodóvar
Pedro Almodóvar
Self
Miguel Bosé
Miguel Bosé
Self
Martirio
Martirio
Self
La
Laura García Lorca
Self
Eugenia León
Eugenia León
Self
Jesusa Rodríguez
Jesusa Rodríguez
Self
Tania Libertad
Tania Libertad
Self

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