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Evita is a documentary about Eva Duarte, the former first lady of Argentina. Written and directed by Eduardo Montes-Bradley, the film uses previously unseen historical footage and documents to reconstruct her life from a neutral perspective. It begins with an examination of her origins, focusing on her relationships with her parents and siblings, and her decision to leave her rural home for Buenos Aires.
The documentary features interviews with Evita's former elementary school teachers and provides context about the domestic and international environment of her time. The film concludes with her funeral in Buenos Aires and covers the events surrounding the disappearance of her corpse, detailing the exchange between the Peronist youth and the military regime.
Why Watch
- •See unseen historical footage of Eva Duarte.
- •Find out about Evita's childhood in Junin.
- •Meet former teachers sharing personal stories.
Did You Know
•Evita premiered in the US on July 12, 2012.
•The documentary has a duration of 64 minutes.
•Evita was screened at the Virginia Film Festival on November 4, 2011.
•The film was listed 11th in the 'Top 25 Political Documentaries' about Latin America.
Perfect For
Political history enthusiastsFans of Argentine cultureDocumentary lovers