The Art of Amália(A Arte de Amália)

Name: The Art of Amália
Genre: Documentary

Portugal, United States · 2000
1h 30m
Director Bruno de Almeida
Starring Amália Rodrigues, John Ventimiglia, Maria de Medeiros, David Byrne
Genre Documentary

Documentary about the life of Portuguese Fado singer Amalia Rodrigues (1920-1999) with an interview and collection of footage from performances throughout her long career.

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Village Voice by

De Almeida's latest hagiographic effort diminishes Amália's legend by purifying it.

Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt

A wide range of concert and media clips lend vigor and variety to the documentary.

New York Daily News by Jack Mathews

An unabashed celebration of her (Amalia) distinctive voice.

New York Post by Jonathan Foreman

It's hardly a dramatic story. You learn absolutely nothing about her personal life. But there is plenty of drama in that amazing, soulful voice and the songs she sang.

TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh

If ever anyone earned the title "diva," it was the late singer Amalia Rodrigues.

The New York Times by Stephen Holden

Only twice does the film give a tantalizing glimpse at the personality behind the voice.