"Don't cry for me, Argentina"
synopsis
Tracing the meteoric rise of Eva Perón from impoverished beginnings to Argentina’s First Lady, the film follows her calculated ascent through charisma, political maneuvering, and populist appeal, framed by the skeptical commentary of Che.
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mini-review
Visually sweeping and vocally committed, this adaptation leans hard into operatic scale. Madonna is more restrained than expected, and the through-sung format preserves Andrew Lloyd Webber’s structure. Still, the film sometimes feels emotionally distant — grand pageantry occasionally overwhelms psychological nuance.
A dramatic mood, strong opinions about politics, and something bold in your glass.
Absurdist's Corner
The beautiful ballad "Another Suitcase in another Hall," originally written to be sung by Peron's underage mistress who Evita had sent packing, was inexplicably reassigned to be sung by Evita herself, presumably at the insistence of Madonna.
fun facts
Madonna underwent extensive vocal training for the role.
Alan Parker pursued the project for years before it was made.
Much of the film was shot on location in Argentina.
The film won the Oscar for Best Original Song (“You Must Love Me”).
A song about insecticide, sung by Che, was rewritten to delineate the political situation, but one can't help miss the original lyrics about Che's new invention: "Now my insecticide contains no dangerous drugs, it can't harm humans but it's curtains for bugs...if you've got six legs, I ain't doin' you no favor."