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2017 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Catherine Gund

Chavela

Synopsis

The life of pioneering singer Chavela Vargas, from her birth in Costa Rica in 1919 to her death in Mexico in 2012.

Details

GenreDocumentary
Release Date2017-10-04
Runtime93 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesMX, US, ES
Production CompanyMusic Box Films
Keywords
1950s, Bittersweet, Educational, Nostalgia, Latinx, Gay, LGBTQIA+, Based on True Stories, Biography, Arts & Culture, Music, Musician, World Music, Thought-Provoking, Profound, Amusing, Heartwarming, Tender, Lighthearted, Women Filmmakers
Advisory
All Audiences
Festivals
  • Berlin International Film Festival
  • Krakow Film Festival

Cast

Chavela Vargasas Self
Pedro Almodóvaras Self

Crew

Catherine Gunddirector, producer
Darsha Kyidirector, producer

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