# Evita (1996)

> A sweeping musical biography of Eva Perón’s ascent from poverty to Argentina’s most celebrated and controversial political icon.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4223

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce, Jimmy Nail, Victoria Sus, Julian Littman, Olga Merediz, Laura Pallas
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: grand, passionate, contentious, musical movie night, historical drama viewing

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