Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Original language
Spanish, English
Production companies
Road Movies Filmproduktion, Instituto Cubano del Arte y la Industria Cinematográficos
Awards
Silver nugget for the best foreign film, European Film Award for Best Documentary
Setting
Cuba
Filming locations
Amsterdam, New York City
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 2000 academy_award
- Berlin International Film Festival 1999 generic
- National Board of Review 1999 generic
- San Francisco International Film Festival 1999 generic
Titles
| Original title | Buena Vista Social Club | |
| Alternate title | Havana Rhapsody | |
| Alternate title | Ry Cooder & the Buena Vista Social Club |
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
