Buena Vista Social Club (1999)
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 1999-06-04
- Runtime:
- 105 min
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music
- Director:
- Wim Wenders
- Top cast:
- Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 7.5/10 from 375 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.4/10