Buena Vista Social Club
"In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life."
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.
| Release Date | June 4, 1999 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Buena Vista Social Club | |
| Runtime | 1h 45min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, Spanish | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Germany, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Kintop PicturesRoad Movies | |