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Buena Vista Social Club
1999 1h 45m Wim Wenders

Buena Vista Social Club

★ 7.6 IMDb
Documentary Music & Musical Made in Europe
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.
WriterWim Wenders

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Awards & Festivals
Won European Film Award for Best Documentary
Nominated Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature Film
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