Chavela

2017 • 1h 33m • ★ 6.9/10 • 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.

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

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