SYNOPSIS
A feature documentary about the extraordinary life and music of one of the world's great divas, "The Art of Amália" is by far the most comprehensive visual archive ever assembled about the legendary Fado singer, Amália Rodrigues.
Constructed with footage ranging from 1920 to 1999, the film includes live clips from Amália's worldwide concerts, television appearances, scenes from movies, backstage moments and a revealing interview with Amália herself.
90 minutes. 35mm/Stereo. 1999
PRESS
Press
The Queen of Fado, Portugal's Soul, Lives Again
by Jon Pareles, New York Times 12.03.00
One of the best documentaries of the year!
by Phil Hall, Film Threat 05.27.00
An exceptional film
by Harvey Karten, Compuserved 12.04.00
A life of stirring songs
by Gene Seymour, Newsday 12.08.00
O génio de Amália Rodrigues (in Portuguese)
Interview by João Lisboa, Expresso 07.05.04
Radio
Stephen Snyder interviews Bruno on WGBH
"The World", Boston 11.30.00
Rob Weisberg interviews Bruno on WFMU
"Transpacific Sound Paradise" New York 12.09.00
Tom Schnabel interviews Bruno on KCRW
"Café LA", Los Angeles 03.18.01
CAST/CREW
Directed by Bruno de Almeida
Written by Bruno de Almeida, Frank Coelho, Vítor Pavão dos Santos
Produced by Manuel Falcão
Director of Photography Mustapha Barat
Editing João Asensio
Narrated by John Ventimiglia (English version)
Joaquim de Almeida (Portuguese version)
Maria de Medeiros (French version)
Introduction by David Byrne
Produced by Arco Films
in association with Valentim de Carvalho Televisão