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Buena Vista Social Club

“In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.”

Director
Wim Wenders
Year
1999
Runtime
1h 45m
Rated
G
Release
1999
Language
en
Country
DE

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01 · Overview

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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.

  • #cuba
  • #havana, cuba

  • Directed by

    Wim Wenders

  • Written by

    Wim Wenders

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