Fado
Synopsis
A documentary project that aims to capture the uncapturable. Explain what cannot be explained. How does one decipher fado? How is it conceived? They say one is born a fado singer, but how do you define what one feels? Does it emanate from within? Many Eastern masters believe that knowledge can only be gained in person. Could it be that through technology we can capture the timeless presence of a master and feel their knowledge? This is a documentary that tries to explain what fado is, to those who know it and those who don't, from the inner point of view of the 'maker' of fado. From the composer to the guitarist, including those who sing it and those who study it. And so, through these testimonies, we can explain the invisible. The inner side of Fado.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aurélio Vasques, Sofia de Portugal
- Original Title
- Fado
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Zulfilmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aurélio Vasques, Sofia de Portugal
Elisabete Pedreira, Fernando Centeio, Catarina Hampton
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabete Pedreira
Producer
Aurélio Vasques
Director
Catarina Hampton
Producer
Sofia de Portugal
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fado about?
A documentary project that aims to capture the uncapturable. Explain what cannot be explained. How does one decipher fado? How is it conceived? They say one is born a fado singer, but how do you define what one feels? Does it emanate from within? Many Eastern masters believe that knowledge can only be gained in person. Could it be that through technology we can capture the timeless presence of a master and feel their knowledge? This is a documentary that tries to explain what fado is, to those who know it and those who don't, from the inner point of view of the 'maker' of fado. From the composer to the guitarist, including those who sing it and those who study it. And so, through these testimonies, we can explain the invisible. The inner side of Fado.
Who directed Fado?
Fado was directed by Aurélio Vasques, Sofia de Portugal.
Who stars in Fado?
The principal cast of Fado includes Beatriz da Conceição, Carlos do Carmo, Mariza, Camané, Carminho.
When was Fado released and how long is it?
Fado was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 58m.