1999

Buena Vista Social Club

  • Documentary
  • Music

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.

Cast

Eliades Ochoahimself
Ry Cooderhimself
Joachim Cooderhimself
Ibrahim Ferrerhimself
Omara Portuondoherself
Rubén Gonzálezhimself

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