Chavela
“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Chavela Trailer #1 (2017) | Movieclips Indie
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-05
Top Cast
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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
Diana Ortega
Self
Patria Jiménez Flores
Self
Tlany Ortega
Self
Liliana Felipe
Self
Mariana Gyalui
Self
Elena Benarroch
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 6, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 18, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
- Original Score
- Gil Talmi
- Original Title
- Chavela
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Aubin Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
Gil Talmi
Catherine Gund, Natalia Cuevas, Paula Gutiérrez Orio
Carla Gutierrez
Bruce Heavin, Daresha Kyi, Lynda Weinman, Catherine Gund
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Gund
Director
Daresha Kyi
Director
Daresha Kyi
Producer
Carla Gutierrez
Editor
Catherine Gund
Producer
Gil Talmi
Original Music Composer
Catherine Gund
Director of Photography
Natalia Cuevas
Director of Photography
Paula Gutiérrez Orio
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chavela
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What is Chavela about?
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.
Who directed Chavela?
Chavela was directed by Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi.
Who stars in Chavela?
The principal cast of Chavela includes Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio, Laura García Lorca.
When was Chavela released and how long is it?
Chavela was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Chavela?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chavela was composed by Gil Talmi.