Chavela Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 28, 2017

Chavela

Release Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Limited

Director: Catherine Gund • Daresha Kyi

Not Rated Documentary 1 hr, 30 m

1 / 5.0

52% WILL SEE 48% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A documentary chronicling the barrier-breaking Mexican ranchera singer Chavela Vargas whose international fame peaked after a triumphant return to the stage at the age of 71.

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Who stars in Chavela – Cast List

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Who is making Chavela – Crew List

A look at Chavela behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Catherine Gund last helmed Aggie.

Director: Catherine Gund
Daresha Kyi
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Music Box Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Chavela

Key Facts

Chavela centers around a 1991 interview--the singer's first public appearance after 15 hard years lost to alcoholism and heartbreak. In the final years of her life, Chavela rises into her momentous third act, achieving international fame, a Lifetime Achievement Grammy, and becomes a muse to many, including filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2017

Completed

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English<br> Spanish

Chavela Trailers and Clips

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Chavela Release Date: When was the film released?

Chavela was released in limited movie theaters on Wednesday, October 4 , 2017. As a limited release, Chavela was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Chavela is currently being determined. Stay tuned!