Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

Name: Buena Vista Social Club
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1999
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer

1h 45m Germany, United States of America, United Kingdom, France, Cuba

Documentary Music

Plot

In this captivating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder unites a remarkable ensemble of renowned Cuban folk musicians, many of whom are in their 90s, to create a Grammy-winning album in Havana. The film features stunning concert performances from the ensemble's shows in Amsterdam and the illustrious Carnegie Hall in New York City. Directed by Wim Wenders, the documentary beautifully showcases not just the enchanting music, but also the rich personal histories of these talented artists, providing an intimate glimpse into their lives and the cultural heritage they represent.

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