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Fados

2007 · 1 h 30 min
Directed by Carlos Saura · Portugal · Spanish Cinema
DocumentaryMusical

Where to watch in the United States: Free: Kanopy. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.

Cast

Chico Buarque Camané Carminho Carlos do Carmo Lila Downs Toni Garrido

Credits

Written by: Ivan Dias

Plot

A series of musical performances showcasing the diverse facets of fado, a musical genre from Lisbon.

Sinekatalog’s take

A musical tour through the many moods of Lisbon's fado, staged as a series of performances with little narration. It is visual and sensual, built from singing, dance and shifting light. Perfect for listeners who want to feel the genre rather than be told about it.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (870 votes)
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