Buena Vista Social Club
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
1999 1 hour 45 minutesIn Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
1999 1 hour 45 minutes
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.
4th June 1999
27 years ago
1 hour 45 minutes
Finishes at 4:30am
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 12 nominations total
7.6/10
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