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Buena Vista Social Club is a 1999 documentary film directed by Wim Wenders about the music of Cuba. It is named for a danzón that became the title piece of the album Buena Vista Social Club. The film is an international co-production of Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Cuba.
Brian Johnson. Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this revelatory documentary captures a forgotten generation of Cuba’s brightest musical talents as they enjoy an unexpected encounter with world fame.
Buena Vista Social Club. Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and res... Read all.
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- Documentary, Music
- Wim Wenders
- 1999-06-04
This documentary by lauded German filmmaker Wim Wenders follows renowned guitarist Ry Cooder and his son, Joachim, as they travel to Cuba and assemble a group of the country's finest musicians to...
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- Wim Wenders
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- 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.
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- Wim Wenders
Feb 27, 2024 · Magda Mariamidze revisits Buena Vista Social Club, Wim Wenders' documentary about life and music of old-school Cuban musicians.
Jun 4, 1999 · Cast. Buena Vista Social Club is a 1999 documentary directed by Wim Wenders. It follows American guitarist Ry Cooder as he reunites a group of revered Cuban musicians to record a Grammy-winning album. The film includes footage from performances in Amsterdam and Carnegie Hall, highlighting the artists' stories and music.
