Chavela

Directed by Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund
Not Rated
2017    1h 33mDocumentary, Biography,
7.795%80%6.9
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.
  • Chavela VargasSelf (archive footage)
  • Pedro AlmodóvarSelf
  • Miguel BoséSelf
  • MartirioSelf
  • Laura García LorcaSelf
  • Eugenia LeónSelf
  • Jesusa RodríguezSelf
  • Tania LibertadSelf
  • Marcela RodríguezSelf
  • José Alfredo Jimenez Jr.Self
  • Alicia Elena Pérez DuarteSelf
  • Betty-Carol SellenSelf
  • Diana OrtegaSelf
  • Patria Jiménez FloresSelf
  • Tlany OrtegaSelf
  • Liliana FelipeSelf
  • Mariana GyaluiSelf
  • Elena BenarrochSelf
  • Frida KahloSelf (archive footage)
  • Ava GardnerSelf (archive footage)

Chavela Ratings & Reviews

  • grandme5September 17, 2025
    Beautiful beautiful beauty

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Chavela Trivia

Chavela was released on October 4, 2017.

Chavela was directed by Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund.

Chavela has a runtime of 1h 33m.

Chavela was produced by Daresha Kyi, Catherine Gund.

The key characters in Chavela are Self (archive footage) (Chavela Vargas), Self (Pedro Almodóvar), Self (Miguel Bosé).

Chavela is rated Not Rated.

Chavela is a Documentary, Biography, History film.

Chavela has an audience rating of 8 out of 10.

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