Chavela
“A Singer. A Fighter. A Symbol.”
Chavela is streaming on OVID in Canada. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Chavela
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Catherine Gund, Daresha Kyi
- Release date
- 2017-06-16
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Language
- Spanish
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Mexico
- Studio
- Aubin Pictures
Chavela — trailer
About Chavela
Chavela is a 2017 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi, starring Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar and Miguel Bosé. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 27 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chavela in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chavela in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Chavela on OVID.
Is Chavela on Netflix?+
Chavela is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on OVID.
How long is Chavela?+
Chavela has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Chavela?+
Chavela stars Chavela Vargas, Pedro Almodóvar, Miguel Bosé, Martirio and Laura García Lorca.
When did Chavela come out?+
Chavela is a 2017 movie directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi.
What genre is Chavela?+
Chavela is Documentary film.
Who directed Chavela?+
Chavela was directed by Catherine Gund and Daresha Kyi.
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