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Directed by Bruno de Almeida
Introduced by David Byrne
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One of the most important artists of our time, Amália
Rodrigues is best known for her interpretation of "Fado,"
a unique Portuguese musical style rich in dramatic lament
and raw emotional power. Rising from poverty in the Lisbon
slums to glittering heights on the world stage, Amalia's legend
continues to grow even after her death in late 1999. This
extraordinary film about the life and career of Amalia Rodrigues
contains some stunning footage from her concert, television
and movie appearances and should enshrine her position as
one of the last great divas of the 20th century, not to mention
attracting a new generation of world music lovers to her amazing
voice.
"Rodrigues' voice embodied
all of fado's delicacy and drama." -- Jon Pareles,
The New York Times
"One of the year's best documentaries,
bar none." -- Film Threat
"This is a lady who can
sing the blues - no wonder we love her." -- Andy Jones,
Genre
Past engagements:
December 8, 2000 at Quad Cinema, New York
January 12, 2001 - Zeitgeist Theatre, New Orleans
January 26, 2001 - Sag Harbor Cinema, Sag Harbor, New York
February 16, 2001 - Facets Cinematheque, Chicago
March 8, 2001 - Real Art Ways, Hartford
March 24, 2001 - Laemmle's Sunset 5, Los Angeles, California
March 31, 2001 - Laemmle's Monica 4, Santa Monica, California
April 8, 2001 - UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara, California
May 15, 2001 - Laemmle's Festival of Arts, Palm Springs, California
July 22 - Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas
August 1 - Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio
September 7 - Flagship Cinema, New Bedford, Massachusetts
October 19 - Cinefest Film Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia
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The soundtrack for THE ART OF AMALIA is available on Compact Disc only.
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