Violeta Went to Heaven
Latinbeat 2012
August 10 - 23, 2012
The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Chile’s official Oscar entry.
The extraordinary story of the iconic poet, musician and folksinger Violeta Parra, whose songs have become hymns for Chileans and Latin Americans alike. Director Andrés Wood (Machuca) traces the intensity and explosive vitality of her life, from humble origins to international fame, her defense of indigenous cultures and devotion to her art. Chile’s official Oscar entry.
La extraordinaria historia de la famosa e icónica poeta, musico y cantante folclórica cuyas canciones se han convertido en casi himnos tanto para chilenos como para el resto de los latinoamericanos. Andres Wood capta la intensidad y la vitalidad explosiva de su vida, desde sus orígenes humildes a su fama internacional, su defensa de las culturas indígenas y su devoción a su arte. Candidata oficial de Chile a los premios Oscar.
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