Chavela (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2017, Chavela is a documentary film directed by Catherine Gund, running about 93 minutes. “A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Chavela stars Chavela Vargas as Herself (archive footage), Pedro Almodóvar as Himself, Miguel Bosé as Himself and Martirio as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Chavela has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, OVID and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chavela page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chavela (2017)?
- In US, Chavela is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chavela worth watching?
- Chavela holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chavela?
- Chavela stars Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio and Laura García Lorca.
- When was Chavela released?
- Chavela was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.