Evita (DVD)

The official synopsis for the 1996 biographical musical drama film Evita follows the spectacular rise and tragic downfall of Eva Duarte Perón, Argentina's most controversial and beloved First Lady. Plot Summary The Frame: The story begins in July 1952, as a cinema screening in Buenos Aires is interrupted to announce the untimely death of 33-year-old Eva Perón. The Narrator: A sardonic, cynical narrator named Ché guides the viewer through a flashback of her complicated legacy. The Escape: In the late 1930s, a poor, illegitimate country girl named Eva Duarte convinces a tango singer to take her to Buenos Aires. The Ascent: Eva endures poverty but quickly leverages her charisma to climb the entertainment ranks, becoming a successful radio and film actress. The Union: At a charity gala, Eva meets ambitious military colonel Juan Perón, and they recognize how each can fuel the other's ambitions. The Power: Juan is elected President of Argentina, and Eva transforms into "Evita," a glamorous champion for the lower classes. The Backlash: The country's military and wealthy social elites aggressively despise her common origins and immense political sway. The Fall: At the peak of her popularity, Evita attempts a run for the Vice Presidency but is forced to withdraw as she succumbs to terminal cancer.