Cesária Évora

Director:
Ana Sofia Fonseca

World renowned performer Cesária Évora in an intimate documentary. With previously unseen footage and insights into the singer's life, the film follows the struggles and success of the Barefoot Diva. Her voice took her from poverty to stardom, but her only dream was to be free. The documentary traces the diverse political and social contexts of Évora’s life and the universal themes of freedom and racial and gender inequality.

 

Awards: Audience Award - IndieLisboa 2022

 

 

Screenings
Friday, 14 June
21:45
Friday, 21 June
14:30
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Director:
Ana Sofia Fonseca
Cast:
Filipe Araújo
Mara Costa
Ana Sofia Fonseca
Country:
Portugal
Running time:
1h:35m
Section:
TIFF Edition:
2023