Buena Vista Social Club(1999)
“In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.”
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.
Director
Wim Wenders
Studio
Kintop Pictures
Cast
Compay Segundo
as Self
Eliades Ochoa
as Self
Ry Cooder
as Self
Joachim Cooder
as Self
Ibrahim Ferrer
as Self
Omara Portuondo
as Self
Rubén González
as Self
Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
as Self
Amadito Valdés
as Self
Manuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal
as Self
Barbarito Torres
as Self
Pío Leyva
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Production Companies
Kintop Pictures • Road Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Buena Vista Social Club?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Buena Vista Social Club (1999).
What is Buena Vista Social Club about?▼
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.
Who directed Buena Vista Social Club?▼
Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders and released in 1999. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Buena Vista Social Club?▼
Buena Vista Social Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Buena Vista Social Club?▼
The cast of Buena Vista Social Club includes Compay Segundo as Self, Eliades Ochoa as Self, Ry Cooder as Self, Joachim Cooder as Self, Ibrahim Ferrer as Self and more.
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