In this Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder reunites a remarkable group of legendary Cuban folk musicians, some already in their 90s, to record a Grammy-winning album in their hometown of Havana. Directed by Wim Wenders, the film combines unforgettable musical performances with intimate portraits of the artists and their personal histories. Featuring extraordinary concert footage from Amsterdam and New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall, the documentary celebrates Cuba's rich musical heritage while revealing the fascinating lives, experiences, and enduring passion of the talented musicians behind the music.
- Directors
- Wim Wenders
- Cast
- Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Rubén González, Orlando 'Cachaíto' López, Amadito Valdés, Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal, Barbarito Torres, Pío Leyva, Manuel 'Puntillita' Licea, Juan de Marcos González, Lázaro Villa, Octavio Calderon, Angel Terry Domech, Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., Manuel Galbán, Hugo Garzón
- Country
- Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Cuba
- Genre
- Documentary, Music
- Release date
- 1999-06-04
- Studios
- Kintop Pictures, Road Movies
Buena Vista Social Club Plot and Cast
In this Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder reunites a remarkable group of legendary Cuban folk musicians, some already in their 90s, to record a Grammy-winning album in their hometown of Havana. Directed by Wim Wenders, the film combines unforgettable musical performances with intimate portraits of the artists and their personal histories. Featuring extraordinary concert footage from Amsterdam and New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall, the documentary celebrates Cuba's rich musical heritage while revealing the fascinating lives, experiences, and enduring passion of the talented musicians behind the music.
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