Evita (Original title)
Dates: 1996 (Copyright), 20 December 1996 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Alan Parker
Synopsis: Period musical set in Argentina. The story of the life of Eva Perón née Duarte, or 'Evita', from her humble beginnings in the provincial town of Chivilcoy in the 1920s to her life as wife of the Argentine president Colonel Juan Perón. After a brief affair with married singer Agustín Magaldi from Buenos Aires when he visits her small town, young, ambitious Eva travels with him to the city, where she becomes a model and a glamorous actress, and becomes intimate with a number of men, each more important than the last. At a fund-raising gala to help earthquake victims, she meets Perón, who is besotted with her and sticks by her despite the disapproval of the upper classes, who disparage her lowly origins. Meanwhile, this very background is what makes the people of Argentina trust her and thus see in Perón a champion who loves them, and support for him grows very strong because of his love for Evita. She decides to take on a very galmorous look and she sets up a lottery (though some of the funds from it fail to go to charitable causes) and she undertakes a 'Rainbow Tour' of Europe, though this does not go entirely to plan and she faces some opposition from protestors. Even in Argentina, not everyone is happy about the adulation Perón and Evita receive. Soon Eva falls dangerously ill. The film is told in flashback, starting on the night Evita's untimely death is announced, with a narrator character (named Ché in the credits but not named in the film) trying to make sense of Evita's life. He appears throughout the film in various guises (waiter, worker, reporter, film projectionist, etc).
Genre: Musical
Subjects: Peron, Evita (1919-1952), Politics, Actresses, Dictatorships, Social status
Releases
Date: 1996Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 134 mins
Title: "The greatest social climber cince Cinderella": Evita and...Author: CHUMO II, Peter J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests that EVITA is a quintessentially American tale of mobility and examines the differences between the stage and screen versions. Article title ends "...the American success story".
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n1 January 1998 Page: 19
Title: The laserphile: new laserdiscsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack to Alan Parker's EVITA on laserdisc.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 35
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review February 1997 Pages: 42-47
Title: who is this santa evita?Author: RYNNING, Roald Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Madonna on EVITA
In: Film Review February 1997 Page: 61
Title: filmfax: your questions answered byAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the actresses considered for EVITA
In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997 Page: 98,100
Title: Exemplary imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Background on cinematographer Darius Khondji's career. Information on his choice of lighting equipment, cameras, lenses, and film stock for Alan Parker's EVITA.
In: Film Comment v33 n2 Mar/Apr 1997 Pages: 43-45
Title: that thing they don'tAuthor: WHITE, Armond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about recent Hollywood musicals, particularly EVITA, EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU and THAT THING YOU DO comparing them with earlier musicals
In: El Amante Cine n60 February 1997 Pages: 16-20
Title: La tercera posiciónAuthor: SCHWARZBOCK, Silvia Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Three Argentinian critics discuss EVITA
In: Moving Pictures International n24 February 1997 Pages: 47-48
Title: Crying all the way to the bankAuthor: various Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the worldwide promotion and marketing of EVITA.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n2 February 1997 Pages: 40-41
Title: reviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n12 January 1997 Page: 12
Title: New Films: A preview of the month's cinema releasesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: release note
In: AMPS n21 March 1997 Pages: 4-7
Title: EVITA: The Production Sound TechnologyAuthor: SPENCER-ALLEN, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "A version of this article was originally published in the US publication 'Mix' in September '96"
In: Sight and Sound v7 n1 January 1997 Pages: 14-17
Title: The look of EvitaAuthor: BRUZZI, Stella Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Penny Rose, the costume designer on Alan Parker's EVITA, and Brian Morris, the production designer, explain 'the look' invented for the film.
In: Film Ireland n57 Feb/Mar 1997 Pages: 37-38
Title: [Film Ireland - n57 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Author: LENNON, Elaine Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n92 February 1997 Pages: 24-25
Title: new filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n92 February 1997 Pages: 78-81
Title: Argy bargyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker discusses the background to his decision to make EVITA, his casting choices, the duration and complexity of the shooting period; Jimmy Nail remembers his audition for a part in the film.
In: American Cinematographer v78 n1 January 1997 Pages: 38-49
Title: An iconic EvitaAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Alan Parker discusses his work with cinematographer Darius Khondji on a plan for colour and contrast techniques to achieve the visual style of his latest film EVITA.
In: Cine & Media n2 1997 Page: 18[Spanish]
Title: Latin Amrica: Evita polémicaAuthor: CASARETTO, Jorge Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: on the reception of EVITA in Latin America
In: Eyepiece v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996 Pages: 15-19
Title: Parker's Baroque Opera.Author: BURROWS, Kerry Ann Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of the film, considering its various project stages and including Darius Khondji's work on the film - his inspirations and the techniques and film stock used.
In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996 Page: 81
Title: The Ultimate Fall PreviewAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Part of several short features on films to be released until the end of 1996 in the US
In: The Hollywood Reporter v345 n14 10 Dec 1996 Page: 12,165
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1081 25 Oct 1996 Pages: 14-18
Title: Christmas Preview: Turkeys & CrackersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of films to be released in the US between 8/11/1996 and 27/12/1996 with short comment on their box office prospects; also list of previous year's Christmas releases
In: The Hollywood Reporter v342 n8 30 Apr 1996 Page: 19
Title: Film ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details
In: Variety 16 Dec 1996 Page: 78,84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1089 20 Dec 1996 Page: 28
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1089 20 Dec 1996 Page: 34
Title: Marketing Focus: EvitaAuthor: DUNCAN, Celia Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing strategy for EVITA in the USA and abroad
In: Screen International n1044 9 Feb 1996 Page: 36
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details
In: Vanity Fair n435 November 1996 Pages: 116-130,165,168-177
Title: Madonna's private diariesAuthor: MADONNA Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Madonna's diary she kept while making EVITA
In: Screen International n1069 2 Aug 1996 Page: 6
Title: Evita gets first ever satellite previewAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing of EVITA particularly its very early run of trailers on US satellite TV
In: Radio Times v290 n3785 10 Aug 1996 Page: 46
Title: [Radio Times - v290 n3785 10 Aug 1996: no known title]Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses Madonna's screen career and the possibilities of EVITA
In: Film Review September 1996 Page: 51
Title: Lloyd WebberAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Details of prouction, rights etc in answer to a reader's enquiry.
In: Screen International n1079 11 Oct 1996 Page: 7
Title: [Screen International - n1079 11 Oct 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n3 April 1996 Page: 30
Title: Under SiegeArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argentinian people are protesting that Madonna is to play Eva Peron in EVITA.
In: Sight and Sound v5 n2 February 1995 Page: 4
Title: The businessArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker has taken over direction of EVITA.
In: Screen International n1025 15 Sep 1995 Page: 4
Title: New in briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Screen International n994 10 Feb 1995 Page: 8
Title: Production lineArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Michelle Pfeiffer reported to have pulled out of the project.
In: Variety 30 Oct 1995 Page: 46
Title: Future FilmsArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: new credits
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note that Oliver Stone has walked out on the planned film EVITA leaving it unlikely ever to be made.
In: Screen International n972 26 Aug 1994 Page: 10
Title: Stone makes fourth journey to VietnamAuthor: SCHAKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Includes note on its cancellation due to loss of support from Argentian Government adn escalating budget.
In: Screen International n987 9 Dec 1994 Page: 8
Title: Parker in talks for Evita projectAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker may take over the project due for production in 1995.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v302 n38 8 Jun 1988 Page: 1, 22
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v302 n38 8 Jun 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report, film in pre-production.
Author: Broomfield-McHugh, Dominic Pages: x, 385 pages
Title: films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003
Author: Gonthier Jr., David F. Pages: ix, 313 pages
Title: making of Evita
Author: PARKER, Alan Pages: 125p.
Description: Mainly illustrative.
Dates: 1996 (Copyright), 20 December 1996 (Release)Countries: USA, United KingdomDirector: Alan Parker
Synopsis: Period musical set in Argentina. The story of the life of Eva Perón née Duarte, or 'Evita', from her humble beginnings in the provincial town of Chivilcoy in the 1920s to her life as wife of the Argentine president Colonel Juan Perón. After a brief affair with married singer Agustín Magaldi from Buenos Aires when he visits her small town, young, ambitious Eva travels with him to the city, where she becomes a model and a glamorous actress, and becomes intimate with a number of men, each more important than the last. At a fund-raising gala to help earthquake victims, she meets Perón, who is besotted with her and sticks by her despite the disapproval of the upper classes, who disparage her lowly origins. Meanwhile, this very background is what makes the people of Argentina trust her and thus see in Perón a champion who loves them, and support for him grows very strong because of his love for Evita. She decides to take on a very galmorous look and she sets up a lottery (though some of the funds from it fail to go to charitable causes) and she undertakes a 'Rainbow Tour' of Europe, though this does not go entirely to plan and she faces some opposition from protestors. Even in Argentina, not everyone is happy about the adulation Perón and Evita receive. Soon Eva falls dangerously ill. The film is told in flashback, starting on the night Evita's untimely death is announced, with a narrator character (named Ché in the credits but not named in the film) trying to make sense of Evita's life. He appears throughout the film in various guises (waiter, worker, reporter, film projectionist, etc).
Genre: Musical
Subjects: Peron, Evita (1919-1952), Politics, Actresses, Dictatorships, Social status
Releases
Date: 1996Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 134 mins
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(41)
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v29 n1 2001 Pages: 32-36Title: "The greatest social climber cince Cinderella": Evita and...Author: CHUMO II, Peter J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Suggests that EVITA is a quintessentially American tale of mobility and examines the differences between the stage and screen versions. Article title ends "...the American success story".
In: Film Score Monthly v3 n1 January 1998 Page: 19
Title: The laserphile: new laserdiscsArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack to Alan Parker's EVITA on laserdisc.
In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98 Page: 35
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review February 1997 Pages: 42-47
Title: who is this santa evita?Author: RYNNING, Roald Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Madonna on EVITA
In: Film Review February 1997 Page: 61
Title: filmfax: your questions answered byAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the actresses considered for EVITA
In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997 Page: 98,100
Title: Exemplary imagesAuthor: PROBST, Christopher Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Background on cinematographer Darius Khondji's career. Information on his choice of lighting equipment, cameras, lenses, and film stock for Alan Parker's EVITA.
In: Film Comment v33 n2 Mar/Apr 1997 Pages: 43-45
Title: that thing they don'tAuthor: WHITE, Armond Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about recent Hollywood musicals, particularly EVITA, EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU and THAT THING YOU DO comparing them with earlier musicals
In: El Amante Cine n60 February 1997 Pages: 16-20
Title: La tercera posiciónAuthor: SCHWARZBOCK, Silvia Article type: ArticleLanguage: Spanish
Description: Three Argentinian critics discuss EVITA
In: Moving Pictures International n24 February 1997 Pages: 47-48
Title: Crying all the way to the bankAuthor: various Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the worldwide promotion and marketing of EVITA.
In: Sight and Sound v7 n2 February 1997 Pages: 40-41
Title: reviewsAuthor: ARROYO, José Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n12 January 1997 Page: 12
Title: New Films: A preview of the month's cinema releasesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: release note
In: AMPS n21 March 1997 Pages: 4-7
Title: EVITA: The Production Sound TechnologyAuthor: SPENCER-ALLEN, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "A version of this article was originally published in the US publication 'Mix' in September '96"
In: Sight and Sound v7 n1 January 1997 Pages: 14-17
Title: The look of EvitaAuthor: BRUZZI, Stella Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Penny Rose, the costume designer on Alan Parker's EVITA, and Brian Morris, the production designer, explain 'the look' invented for the film.
In: Film Ireland n57 Feb/Mar 1997 Pages: 37-38
Title: [Film Ireland - n57 Feb/Mar 1997: no known title]Author: LENNON, Elaine Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n92 February 1997 Pages: 24-25
Title: new filmsAuthor: ERRIGO, Angie Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n92 February 1997 Pages: 78-81
Title: Argy bargyAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker discusses the background to his decision to make EVITA, his casting choices, the duration and complexity of the shooting period; Jimmy Nail remembers his audition for a part in the film.
In: American Cinematographer v78 n1 January 1997 Pages: 38-49
Title: An iconic EvitaAuthor: PIZZELLO, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Alan Parker discusses his work with cinematographer Darius Khondji on a plan for colour and contrast techniques to achieve the visual style of his latest film EVITA.
In: Cine & Media n2 1997 Page: 18[Spanish]
Title: Latin Amrica: Evita polémicaAuthor: CASARETTO, Jorge Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French
Description: on the reception of EVITA in Latin America
In: Eyepiece v17 n5 Oct/Nov 1996 Pages: 15-19
Title: Parker's Baroque Opera.Author: BURROWS, Kerry Ann Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the production of the film, considering its various project stages and including Darius Khondji's work on the film - his inspirations and the techniques and film stock used.
In: Premiere v10 n2 October 1996 Page: 81
Title: The Ultimate Fall PreviewAuthor: JONES, Oliver Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Part of several short features on films to be released until the end of 1996 in the US
In: The Hollywood Reporter v345 n14 10 Dec 1996 Page: 12,165
Title: Film reviewAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1081 25 Oct 1996 Pages: 14-18
Title: Christmas Preview: Turkeys & CrackersAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: List of films to be released in the US between 8/11/1996 and 27/12/1996 with short comment on their box office prospects; also list of previous year's Christmas releases
In: The Hollywood Reporter v342 n8 30 Apr 1996 Page: 19
Title: Film ProductionAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details
In: Variety 16 Dec 1996 Page: 78,84
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1089 20 Dec 1996 Page: 28
Title: ReviewsAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1089 20 Dec 1996 Page: 34
Title: Marketing Focus: EvitaAuthor: DUNCAN, Celia Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing strategy for EVITA in the USA and abroad
In: Screen International n1044 9 Feb 1996 Page: 36
Title: UK ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details
In: Vanity Fair n435 November 1996 Pages: 116-130,165,168-177
Title: Madonna's private diariesAuthor: MADONNA Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Madonna's diary she kept while making EVITA
In: Screen International n1069 2 Aug 1996 Page: 6
Title: Evita gets first ever satellite previewAuthor: BROWN, Colin Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing of EVITA particularly its very early run of trailers on US satellite TV
In: Radio Times v290 n3785 10 Aug 1996 Page: 46
Title: [Radio Times - v290 n3785 10 Aug 1996: no known title]Author: NORMAN, Barry Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses Madonna's screen career and the possibilities of EVITA
In: Film Review September 1996 Page: 51
Title: Lloyd WebberAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: LetterLanguage: English
Description: Details of prouction, rights etc in answer to a reader's enquiry.
In: Screen International n1079 11 Oct 1996 Page: 7
Title: [Screen International - n1079 11 Oct 1996: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Premiere v4 n3 April 1996 Page: 30
Title: Under SiegeArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Argentinian people are protesting that Madonna is to play Eva Peron in EVITA.
In: Sight and Sound v5 n2 February 1995 Page: 4
Title: The businessArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker has taken over direction of EVITA.
In: Screen International n1025 15 Sep 1995 Page: 4
Title: New in briefArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Screen International n994 10 Feb 1995 Page: 8
Title: Production lineArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Michelle Pfeiffer reported to have pulled out of the project.
In: Variety 30 Oct 1995 Page: 46
Title: Future FilmsArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: new credits
In: Empire n63 September 1994 Page: 15
Title: Front desk in productionArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note that Oliver Stone has walked out on the planned film EVITA leaving it unlikely ever to be made.
In: Screen International n972 26 Aug 1994 Page: 10
Title: Stone makes fourth journey to VietnamAuthor: SCHAKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Includes note on its cancellation due to loss of support from Argentian Government adn escalating budget.
In: Screen International n987 9 Dec 1994 Page: 8
Title: Parker in talks for Evita projectAuthor: SHACKLETON, Liz Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: Alan Parker may take over the project due for production in 1995.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v302 n38 8 Jun 1988 Page: 1, 22
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v302 n38 8 Jun 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report, film in pre-production.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: Stars, studios, and the musical theatre screen adaptation: an Oxford handbook of musical theatre screen adaptations, volume 3Author: Broomfield-McHugh, Dominic Pages: x, 385 pages
Title: films of Alan Parker, 1976-2003
Author: Gonthier Jr., David F. Pages: ix, 313 pages
Title: making of Evita
Author: PARKER, Alan Pages: 125p.
Description: Mainly illustrative.