La Chana

La Chana

2DCS/ES
Director:Lucia Stojević
Length:82 minutes
Genre:Documentary

Sekce: Film & Music

Director: Lucia Stojević

The portrait of a woman who became the synonym for Flamenco.

Antonia Santiago Amador, alias La Chana, is the manifestation of Flamenco. Though one of the most famous Flamenco dancers, she withdrew from the stage for mysterious reasons while at the height of he career. The power and energy that radiated from her as she danced was breathtaking. And when today La Ghana takes to the stage, she still sparkles with energy throughout her performance. This film is about strength of spirit, passion for Flamenco, love for dance and the indomitable will to live.

Awards: Amsterdam International Documentary FF 2016: IDFA Audience Award. Feroz Awards 2016: Best Documentary. Millenium Docs Against Gravity 2017: Chopin Nose Award for Best documentary on Music and Art.

Length: 82 min

Year: 2016

Country of origin:

  • Spain

Sekce: Film & Music

Director: Lucia Stojević

The portrait of a woman who became the synonym for Flamenco.

Antonia Santiago Amador, alias La Chana, is the manifestation of Flamenco. Though one of the most famous Flamenco dancers, she withdrew from the stage for mysterious reasons while at the height of he career. The power and energy that radiated from her as she danced was breathtaking. And when today La Ghana takes to the stage, she still sparkles with energy throughout her performance. This film is about strength of spirit, passion for Flamenco, love for dance and the indomitable will to live.

Awards: Amsterdam International Documentary FF 2016: IDFA Audience Award. Feroz Awards 2016: Best Documentary. Millenium Docs Against Gravity 2017: Chopin Nose Award for Best documentary on Music and Art.

Year: 2016

Country of origin:

  • Spain