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Buena Vista Social Club - Trailer
"Buena Vista Social Club" (1999) is a famous documentary about the life and music of a Cuban music group of the same name. The film was directed by Wim Wenders and chronicles the country's journey of discovering traditional music.
"Buena Vista Social Club" focuses on a group of aging Cuban musicians and singers, including Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo, Rubén González and Omara Portuondo. The film explores their lives, the history of Cuban music and their rediscovery and restoration of popularity through recording and performing again.
The film provides insight into the origins and importance of traditional Cuban music such as son, bolero and cha-cha-cha. It also shows the love and passion these artists have for music and their country. "Buena Vista Social Club" became a global phenomenon and made Cuban music popular around the world. The film creates a tribute and tribute to Cuba's talented artists and traditional music, as well as helping to introduce the country's culture to international audiences.
Year of release: 1999
Director: Wim Wenders
Screenwriter: N/A (documentary)
Main cast: Members of Buena Vista Social Club
Genre: Documentary, Music
Number of episodes: N/A (documentary)
Status: Completed
Country: USA, Germany, Cuba
IMDb score: 7.6/10