Buena Vista Social Club
1999
Movie Information
Overview
In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in their 90s) to record a Grammy-winning CD in their native city of Havana. The result is a spectacular compilation of concert footage from the group's gigs in Amsterdam and New York City's famed Carnegie Hall, with director Wim Wenders capturing not only the music -- but also the musicians' life stories.
Release Date
June 4, 1999
Director
Wim Wenders
Runtime
1h 45m
Cast
Compay SegundoEliades OchoaRy CooderJoachim CooderIbrahim FerrerOmara PortuondoRubén GonzálezOrlando 'Cachaíto' LópezAmadito ValdésManuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
Production
Kintop PicturesRoad Movies
Genres
DocumentaryMusic