Fados
Seen it?2007 | 90 min | Music, Documentary
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who'll be humming afterwards and the curious. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Same wavelength as Avicii: True Stories or Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A series of musical performances showcasing the diverse facets of fado, a musical genre from Lisbon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos Saura
- Carlos do CarmoSelf
- MarizaSelf
- CamanéSelf
- Chico BuarqueSelf
- Caetano VelosoSelf
- Toni GarridoSelf
- LuraLura
- Lila DownsSelf
- Miguel PovedaSelf
- Catarina MouraSelf