

Chavela
A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.
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.
Cast

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
Videos
Storyline
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.
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