CESÁRIA ÉVORA
Portugal, United States 2022 – Director: Ana Sofia Fonseca – Original language: Spanish – Subtitles: None – Length: 94 min.
As a child, she was placed in an orphanage. She ran away – again and again. Nobody could hold her down and her voice came and went like waves breaking in the sea. She sang of poverty, slavery and desire. Morna and Coladeiras are seen today as part of the world’s cultural heritage; back then, they were local music. With fame came financial security but also periods of darkness and depression. Elena Álvarez Lutz
We present the international premiere of the film.
No youth rating
Ana Sofia Fonseca
Fonseca studied cultural journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal in Lisbon. The TV journalist, author, documentary filmmaker and producer is always on the lookout for the stories of the people behind events. So, in addition to human rights topics and historical books, she also enjoys writing about wine for balance.
Filmography
SETEMBRO A VIDA INTEIRA, PT 2018, 98 min.
DOK.music
From Afro-Cuban big band jazz to choral sounds and musical rediscovery: DOK.music delivers music for the eyes and ears. Presented by ARTE.
Production: Carrossel Producoes. Producer: Ana Sofia Fonseca. International Sales: Cinephil
