La Singla
Synopsis
In the 1960s, a young Spanish flamenco dancer named Antonia Singla captivated audiences with her strikingly passionate performances. Having lost her hearing at a young age, La Singla rose to fame with her commanding presence through a combination of her powerful gaze and thunderous movement. However, just at the height of her fame, she seemingly disappeared and decades later has been all but forgotten. When a young woman in Seville comes across La Singla’s story, a bigger picture starts to be unveiled. Through research, interviews and captivating archival footage, she starts to piece together the legend of La Singla. Through the beauty of her performances and the heartbreak of her story, La Singla celebrates and preserves the legacy of one of the greatest Flamenco dancers of all time.
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Hot Docs 2023 Trailer: LA SINGLA
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paloma Zapata
- Screenplay & Story
- Paloma Zapata
- Original Score
- Juliane Heinemann
- Original Title
- La Singla
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Catalan, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- La Fábrica Naranja, Inselfilm, Malandar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paloma Zapata
Paloma Zapata
Juliane Heinemann
Iñaki Gorraiz, Dani Mauri
Paloma Zapata
Paloma Zapata, Nadja Smith, Paola Sainz de Baranda
Department Leadership Roster
Paloma Zapata
Director
Paloma Zapata
Producer
Nadja Smith
Producer
Paola Sainz de Baranda
Producer
Paloma Zapata
Writer
Paloma Zapata
Editor
Iñaki Gorraiz
Director of Photography
Dani Mauri
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Singla
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What is La Singla about?
In the 1960s, a young Spanish flamenco dancer named Antonia Singla captivated audiences with her strikingly passionate performances. Having lost her hearing at a young age, La Singla rose to fame with her commanding presence through a combination of her powerful gaze and thunderous movement. However, just at the height of her fame, she seemingly disappeared and decades later has been all but forgotten. When a young woman in Seville comes across La Singla’s story, a bigger picture starts to be unveiled. Through research, interviews and captivating archival footage, she starts to piece together the legend of La Singla. Through the beauty of her performances and the heartbreak of her story, La Singla celebrates and preserves the legacy of one of the greatest Flamenco dancers of all time.
Who directed La Singla?
La Singla was directed by Paloma Zapata.
Who stars in La Singla?
The principal cast of La Singla includes Helena Kaittani, Antonia 'La Singla', Adelfa Calvo, María Alfonsa Rosso, Colita.
When was La Singla released and how long is it?
La Singla was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for La Singla?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Singla was composed by Juliane Heinemann.