7.5Buena Vista Social Club · 1999
Buena Vista Social Club (1999) is a Documentary / Music film directed by Wim Wenders, starring Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder.
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7.5Overview
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
Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Rubén González, Orlando 'Cachaíto' López
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What is "Buena Vista Social Club" about?
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.
When was "Buena Vista Social Club" released?
Buena Vista Social Club was released in 1999.
Who stars in "Buena Vista Social Club"?
The cast includes Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder.
