Oscar nominated Spanish director Carlos Saura has made a musical documentary on the subject of Portuguese Fado. From what I have read, this is Saura’s interpretation of Fado and includes many of famous fadistas including Amalia and Mariza as well as many more. More a series of vignettes including dance which is not characteristic of Fado, Saura brings together a series of impressions of the genre. It is a perhaps a personal journey that is always going to remain on step away from the truth as Carlos is not from Portugal but from what I have seen so far, I think it will be a very interesting movie to watch.
I have yet to find the movie available on Amazon US, UK or even on Portuguese site Fnac but I am keeping my fingers crossed. It may be well worth keeping an eye on your local arthouse independant cinema for showings of this.
Here is a trailer I discovered on YouTube and a link to the official site.
Hi Lily!
The CD is well woth getting! I love it!
Will seriously look for the Lisbon video.
Have a nice rest of the week.
Ubi
ola….you can get Fados film from ebay.ie from spanish seller….some how film is only available in spain…… Ive just ordered Fados and a/w receiving it in few days time
beijos de Mada:)