Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

The Story

Aging Cuban musicians whose talents had been virtually forgotten following Castro's takeover of Cuba, are brought out of retirement by Ry Cooder, who travelled to Havana in order to bring the musicians together, resulting in triumphant performances of extraordinary music, and resurrecting the musicians' careers.

Rating

G

Duration

105 min

Country

USA, Cuba, France, Germany, UK

Cast

Ibrahim Ferrer, Omara Portuondo, Ry Cooder, Joachim Cooder, Compay Segundo, Eliades Ochoa, Rubén González

Director

Wim Wenders