Germany / Feb 10, 2017 / Berlin International Film Festival
A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.
1h 33min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Liliana Felipe | Self |
| Mariana Gyalui | Self |
| Elena Benarroch | Self |
| Frida Kahlo | Self (archive footage) |
| Ava Gardner | Self (archive footage) |
| José Alfredo Jiménez | Self (archive footage) |
| Diego Rivera | Self (archive footage) |
| Manuel Arroyo Stephens | Self (archive footage) |
| Elizabeth Taylor | Self (archive footage) |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Chavela |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Mexico, Spain, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Aubin Pictures |
| Official site | chavelavargasfilm.com |
| Release date | 16 giugno 2017 |
| Executive producer | Bruce Heavin, Lynda Weinman |
| Production | Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund, Agnes Gund, Laura Tatham, Laura Pilloni |
| Editing | Carla Gutierrez |
| Cinematography | Catherine Gund, Natalia Cuevas, Paula Gutiérrez Orio |
| Assistant directors | Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund |
| Music | Gil Talmi, Lilah Wilson |
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| Sound | Lilah Wilson, Gil Talmi |
Release dates
Premiere
Australia / Mar 17, 2018 / Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Oct 06, 2017
Theatrical release
Spain / Jun 16, 2017
France / Nov 15, 2017
Lithuania / Mar 15, 2018 / N-13 / 2018 IFF Kino pavasaris
Netherlands / Aug 23, 2018 / AL
Digital
Austria / Oct 21, 2017 / 6
Mexico / Oct 03, 2019 / Casa CANÍBAL
Physical media
Netherlands / Dec 18, 2018 / AL / DVD
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