Chavela Vargas
Also Known As: 查维拉·巴尔加斯
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
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The Nightingale and the Night. Chavela Vargas sings Lorca.
Overview: Chavela Vargas and Federico García Lorca are the main characters of this story. Poetry and music are the places of their meetings. Chavela explains when he lived in the same room where Federico García Lorca lived decades ago, was visited by a bird that contained the soul of the Spanish poet. In her last year of life, Chavela fulfills her last wish: to make a tribute to Spanish poet and finally meet him in the ranks of death. The Nightingale and the Night is a documentary that chronicles the transition from Chavela life to death, her union with Federico, dissolving the borders between reality and dreams.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2015-01-01
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Scream of Stone
Overview: A meeting of two world famous climbers, one an experienced mountaineer the other a sport climber, and a journalist (Ivan) results in a bet on which of the two is the best climber. Roger (the mountaineering expert) states that Martin (the sport climber) wouldn't survive a day on a 'real' climbing expedition, although he is considered to be the world's best sport climber (having just won an indoor 'world championship,' an event depicted in the opening scene). They plan to climb 'Cerro Torre,' in the Patagonia region of South America, near the Argentinian/Chilean border, one of the world's most difficult mountains, especially considering the extreme weather conditions common to the area.
Genres: Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-10-03
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Made in Mexico
Overview: From Diego Luna and Alejandro Fernandez, to Carla Morrison and Chavela Vargas, Duncan Bridgeman weaves a cinematic tapestry composed of original songs and insights from the most iconic artists and performers of contemporary Mexico. With striking visuals, the movie captures the rich diversity of Mexican geography, art, music, and culture. It is a rare look at the country's real identity, and an unparalleled celebration of what it truly means to be "Hecho en Mexico."
Genres: History Music Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2012-09-21
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El amor amargo de Chavela
Overview: Rafael Amargo is an artist who at the age of 35 feels his muses have abandoned him. Something many artists go through at some given moment. He feels a need to seek inspiration to rekindle the magic of the art fairy. This launches him on a journey that will take him to the source of such kind of inspiration, crossing seas, mountains and many roads until he arrives at the the refuge of the real protagonist of this film. His goal is to hand a letter from Lorca to the muse, Chavela Vargas.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-11
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The Flower of My Secret
Overview: Leo is a middle-aged writer of popular romantic novels who writes under a pseudonym, since she despises her own work. At home, her husband, who works overseas, is distant both physically and emotionally. As she reevaluates her life and writing, Leo is led to an unexpected relationship with Ángel, a sensitive newspaper editor.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1995-09-22
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El primer trago con Chavela Vargas
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Original Language: es
Release Date: 2005-10-07
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Canal+: Chavela Vargas
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2002-01-01
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La soldadera
Overview: While waiting for a train which will take them on their honeymoon, two newlyweds, Juan and Lázara, are separated by a federal army commander who is going around enlisting men to fight against the revolutionaries. Traveling with the troops, Lázara follows Juan until he dies in a battle against the Villistas. From that moment on, the young woman's fate will be in the hands of whoever happens to win the latest contest, an uncertain fate for someone whose only wish is for a home of her own.
Genres: War Drama Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 1967-08-10
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Chavela
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-06-16
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Hasta el último trago... Corazón
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2005-03-13
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