בימוי ותסריט: Ana Sofia Fonseca

הפקה: Ana Sofia Fonseca, Irina Calado

עריכה: Claúdia Rita Oliveira

צילום: Vasco Viana

עיצוב סאונד: Sara Godinho, Pedro Miguel Carvalho, Rui Pereira, Billyboom Sound Design

מוזיקה: José M. Afonso

A decade ago, the Barefoot Diva, the singer who refused to wear shoes even in Carnegie Hall as a show of solidarity with the poor in her country, passed away. Despite being born and raised in extreme poverty, Cesária Évora always loved to sing. When she ran away from the orphanage and ended up on the street, when she fought for her right to live freely, when she sank into long depressive episodes—singing was the ray of light that pulled her forward. Featuring rare footage and recordings of Évora’s music, the film follows the singer from her island childhood in Cabo Verde (formerly a major hub for the slave trade) to grand performances in front of thousands of fans around the world. Évora loved singing, dancing, smoking, and drinking. She knew how to make money and give it away, and she would not take orders from anyone.

Directing and Script: Ana Sofia Fonseca

Production: Ana Sofia Fonseca, Irina Calado

Editing: Claúdia Rita Oliveira

Cinematography: Vasco Viana

Sound Design: Sara Godinho, Pedro Miguel Carvalho, Rui Pereira, Billyboom Sound Design

Music: José M. Afonso