A Portuguese musical mode borne out of early 19th century Lisbon, the fado began to experience a stunning and unpredicted resurgence in the early 21st century. Carlos Saura's 2007 documentary Fados captures the musical genre at this point, as it begins to reattain popularity. The film first traces the history of the fado form, then moves into a veritable concert of fado all-stars staged and filmed on a succession of elaborate sets such as a recreation of a period Lisbon bar.

• 1 hr 32 min
• Directed by

  Carlos Saura
• Written by Carlos Saura

• Starring

  Mariza

  ,

  Camane

  ,

  Carlos Do Carmo

  ,

  Chico Buarque

  ,

  Caetano Veloso