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202395 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

La Singla

202395 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A young woman in Seville discovers the story of Antonia Singla, a flamenco dancer who captivated audiences in the 1960s before her mysterious disappearance.

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A young woman in Seville discovers the story of Antonia Singla, a flamenco dancer who captivated audiences in the 1960s before her mysterious disappearance.

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Paloma Zapatadirector

Paloma Zapatawriter

Helena Kaittani

Helena Kaittanicast

Antonia 'La Singla'

Antonia 'La Singla'cast

Adelfa Calvo

Adelfa Calvocast

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Antonia Singla, known as La Singla, captivated audiences in 1960s Spain with her flamenco performances, despite losing her hearing at a young age. Her powerful presence made her a notable figure in the dance scene. However, her sudden disappearance left her legacy in obscurity. Decades later, a young woman in Seville discovers La Singla's story. Through research, interviews, and archival footage, she reconstructs the dancer's life, celebrating her artistry and the mystery surrounding her vanishing.

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