Buena Vista Social Club
"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."
Originally released in 1999. Buena Vista Social Club is a documentary/music film. directed by Wim Wenders.
Starring Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, and Ry Cooder
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (363 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kintop Pictures
- Road Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
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 na...
Who directed Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Buena Vista Social Club?
Buena Vista Social Club has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Buena Vista Social Club released?
Buena Vista Social Club was released on June 4, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Buena Vista Social Club?
The main cast of Buena Vista Social Club includes Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer.
Is Buena Vista Social Club worth watching?
Buena Vista Social Club has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 363 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.