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Buena Vista Social Club

"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."

1999-06-04
7.5
en 105m
DocumentaryMusic
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.

Original Concept

Nick Gold

ADR Mixer

Russell Farmarco

ADR Supervisor

Russell Farmarco

Sound Mixer

E. Benjamin Posnack

Sound Supervisor

Walter Spencer

Dialogue Editor

Walter Spencer

cuba havana, cuba

Status

Released

Countries

  • Cuba
  • France
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Companies

  • Kintop Pictures
  • ICAIC
  • ARTE
  • Wim Wenders Stiftung

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