
❗️SOLD OUT – THERE WILL BE NO BOX OFFICE ❗️
For many, Cesária Évora was a superstar. At home in the African island state of Cape Verde, however, the singer was much more: she was a symbol of pride, and a role model that provided both help and hope.
The world-famous singer Cesária Évora is depicted and cinematographically portrayed in a new and very personal documentary. With previously unreleased footage and insights into the singer’s life, the film follows the struggles and success of the ‘Barefoot Diva’. Her voice brought her from poverty to fame, but her only dream was to be free. The LusOFest is screening this documentary as a preview before its official German cinema opening, happening in April 2025.
We are very happy to have Pedo Knopp aka Kosmik Kat as our ‘film companion’ for this screening. The DJ from Frankfurt and an expert in lusophone music will say a few words about the film together with the LusOFest team. Pedo enriches the Frankfurt cultural scene with various formats, including Saravá – a series of parties that focuses on Brazilian artists and music. You can find him on Instagram and Soundcloud.
Cesária Évora (Sold out!)
by Ana Sofia Fonseca
Documentary, Portugal 2022, English subtitles, 94 min
Sa 25 January 2025, 19h00, Filmklubb Offenbach


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