Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club

21/5/1999 1h 45m 7.5/10

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

Top Billed Cast

Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder

Self

Omara Portuondo

Omara Portuondo

Self

Joachim Cooder

Joachim Cooder

Self

Ibrahim Ferrer

Ibrahim Ferrer

Self

Compay Segundo

Compay Segundo

Self

Eliades Ochoa

Eliades Ochoa

Self

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