La Singla
La Singla

La Singla

9.0(2 votes)
2023
1h 35m
Documentary
History

In the 1960s, a young Spanish flamenco dancer named Antonia Singla captivated audiences with her strikingly passionate performances. Having lost her hearing at a young age, La Singla rose to fame with her commanding presence through a combination of her powerful gaze and thunderous movement. However, just at the height of her fame, she seemingly disappeared and decades later has been all but forgotten. When a young woman in Seville comes across La Singla’s story, a bigger picture starts to be unveiled. Through research, interviews and captivating archival footage, she starts to piece together the legend of La Singla. Through the beauty of her performances and the heartbreak of her story, La Singla celebrates and preserves the legacy of one of the greatest Flamenco dancers of all time.

Production

La Fábrica Naranja, Inselfilm, Malandar Films

Cast

Helena Kaittani

Helena Kaittani

Elena

Antonia 'La Singla'

Antonia 'La Singla'

Self

Adelfa Calvo

Adelfa Calvo

María Alfonsa Rosso

María Alfonsa Rosso

Colita

Colita

Self

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