Buena Vista Social Club 25 years old
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.
Credits
Buena Vista Social Club Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ry Cooder He was 51, now 77 years old | as himself |
| Juan de Marcos González He was 45, now 70 years old | as Himself |
| Joachim Cooder He was 20, now 46 years old | as Himself |
| Lázaro Villa | as Himself |
| Ibrahim Ferrer He was 72, 78 years old when he died | as Himself |
Buena Vista Social Club Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Ulrich Felsberg as Producer. He was 47 (now 72) years old | Production |
| Ulrich Felsberg as Executive Producer. He was 47 (now 72) years old | Production |
| Elmo Weber as Sound. | Sound |
| Monica Anderson as Editor. | Editing |
| Robby Müller as Director of Photography. He was 58 (78) years old when He died | Camera |
| Wim Wenders as Director. He was 53 (now 79) years old | Directing |
| Wim Wenders as Screenplay. He was 53 (now 79) years old | Writing |
| Martin Müller as Sound. He was 28 (now 54) years old | Sound |
| Jörg Widmer as Director of Photography. He was 0 (now 24) years old | Camera |
| Jörg Widmer as Steadicam Operator. He was 0 (now 24) years old | Camera |
| Rosa Bosch as Associate Producer. | Production |
Buena Vista Social Club (25 years)
In Havana, music isn't a pastime, it's a way of life.
- Release day: Friday, June 04, 1999
- Runtime: 105 minutes