I should (but I won't) give this 10/10 for that one shot of the woman smoking the biggest cuban cigar I've ever seen. Props to that woman.
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Directed by Wim Wenders
Buena Vista Social Club
A grounded, atmospheric documentary.
Documentary
Music
1999
1h 45m
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.
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oh to be in cuba listening to buena vista social club while smoking a cigar
fucking lost my mind when the guitarist did one of the most incredible acoustic solos I’ve ever heard with the guitar behind his back! the most successful flex of all time, what a performer. there are few things I appreciate more than intense portraits of musicians and especially watching master filmmakers approach filming concerts, seeing the little details they pick up on as the cameras graze over the stage as beautiful music plays always invigorates me. getting to learn about a variety of talented Cuban musicians and culture on top of seeing Wenders’ low quality yet aesthetically compelling digital textures capture the sheer joy of musicianship made this an extremely relaxing and wonderful experience. I needed that right now. excited to listen to the album.
Common questions
What is Buena Vista Social Club about?+
The film chronicles a collective of legendary Cuban musicians as they reunite to record an album and perform in international venues.
Who directed Buena Vista Social Club?+
The film was directed by Wim Wenders, a filmmaker known for his work in both fiction and documentary cinema.
Has Buena Vista Social Club won any awards?+
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
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