Violeta se fue a los cielos

Directed by Andrés Wood

Violeta se fue a los cielos recounts the fascinating life of Violeta Parra (1917-67), Chilean composer, songwriter, folklorist, visual artist, and mother of the New Chilean Song Movement.  Andrés Wood traces Parra’s story from her humble beginnings in rural Chile to her life as a cultural icon passionate about preserving traditional culture.  The film features a rich soundtrack of Parra’s influential songs.

Violeta se fue a los cielos won the World Cinema Jury Prize at Sundance in 2012.

Duration:
110 minutes

Languages:
Spanish

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Spain

Year of production:
2011