Mariza and the Story of Fado
Synopsis
There is blues in the United States, Flamenco in Spain, tango in Argentina, chanson in France - and Portugal, too, has its own musical style, fado, and its biggest artist is Mariza. Internationally acclaimed Portuguese-Mozambican singer Mariza stars in this compelling documentary film that traces the history of fado back to its origins in the streets of Lisbon during the early 19th century.
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- Director
- Simon Broughton
- Original Title
- Mariza and the Story of Fado
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 58m
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What is Mariza and the Story of Fado about?
There is blues in the United States, Flamenco in Spain, tango in Argentina, chanson in France - and Portugal, too, has its own musical style, fado, and its biggest artist is Mariza. Internationally acclaimed Portuguese-Mozambican singer Mariza stars in this compelling documentary film that traces the history of fado back to its origins in the streets of Lisbon during the early 19th century.
Who directed Mariza and the Story of Fado?
Mariza and the Story of Fado was directed by Simon Broughton.
Who stars in Mariza and the Story of Fado?
The principal cast of Mariza and the Story of Fado includes Mariza.
When was Mariza and the Story of Fado released and how long is it?
Mariza and the Story of Fado was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 58m.