Violeta Went to Heaven (2013)
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73% of critics liked it
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81% of users liked it
(340 ratings)
Loosely based on Ángel Parra's memoirs of his mother Violeta Parra, the film offers a multi-faceted and lyrical portrayal of an influential figure in world music and complex cultural icon of Chile's history. Violeta Parra's revival of Chilean traditional music galvanized a socially and… More Loosely based on Ángel Parra's memoirs of his mother Violeta Parra, the film offers a multi-faceted and lyrical portrayal of an influential figure in world music and complex cultural icon of Chile's history. Violeta Parra's revival of Chilean traditional music galvanized a socially and politically committed pan-Latin American folk music movement, the "nueva canción," and became a reference for other Latin American artists committed to their national legacies.(c) Kino Lorber
- Directed By
- Andres Wood
- Written By
- Eliseo Altunaga, Rodrigo Bazaes, Guillermo Calderón
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 29, 2013 Limited
- On DVD
- Sep 2, 2013
- Studio
- Kino Lorber Films
Critic Reviews
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Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader
The formulaic storytelling has the unfortunate effect of making her extraordinary story feel familiar, though Wood's impressionistic style is a refreshing antidote to the portentousness one comes to expect from movies like this.
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Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times
With its clarity and depth, Gavilan's singing is as good as her acting.
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Farran Smith Nehme, New York Post
The biographical bits soon feel like a distraction from the music, performed by Gavilán. It's heard often, but not often enough.
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Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
poignant portrait of an artist unable to escape the stamp of her class or the burdens of aging.
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Simon Abrams, Village Voice
Violeta Went to Heaven's creators do a disservice to Chilean singer and multi-hyphenate artist Violeta Parra's legacy by making her suicide the logical climax to her working life.
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Cast
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Francisca Gavilian
as Violeta Parra
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Cristián Quevedo
as Nicanor Parra (Father)
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Thomas Durand
as Gilbert Favre
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Luis Machín
as Interviewer
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Gabriela Aguilera
as Hilda Parra
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Roberto Farias
as Luis Arce
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Patricio Ossa
as Ángel Parra as a boy
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Stephania Barbagelata
as Carmen Luisa
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Marcial Tagle
as Mayor
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Jorge López
as Young Ángel Parra
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Roxana Naranjo
as Clarisa
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Francisca Duran
as Violeta as a child
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Guiselle Morales
as Young Violeta
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Juan Quezada
as Mr. Guillermo
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Sergio Pina
as Mario
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Sonia Vidal
as Mrs. Lastenia
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Ana Fuentes
as Rosa Lorca
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Pablo Costabal
as Radio Director
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Juan Alfaro
as Guitar Player
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Pedro Salinas
as Mr. Gabriel
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Daniel Antivilo
as Mr. Meyer
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Eduardo Burlé
as Host
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Vanesa González
as Model
- Francisca Gavilán
