Buena Vista Social Club
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Buena Vista Social Club
Filmmaker Wim Wenders follows musician and Paris, Texas (1984) composer Ry Cooder on his quest to assemble a group of legendary Cuban musicians he has long admired. At the time of filming, the likes of Ibrahim Ferrer, Eliades Ochoa, Omara Portuondo, and Compay Segundo are already in their 70s and 80s, but they are still healthy enough to perform and record. Their collaboration results in a spectacular album and concerts outside of Cuba, reigniting the world’s interest in the island country’s music. Featuring live performances and interviews, Wenders’s documentary paints a heartwarming picture of these passionate artists who have never wavered from their craft.
Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung
Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung
Wim Wenders and Compay Segundo during the shooting of Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung.
Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung.
Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung
Ibrahim Ferrer and Omara Portuondo in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung
Wim Wenders and Compay Segundo during the shooting of Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung.
Ry Cooder and Joachim Cooder in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung.
About the Director
Wim Wenders (b. 1945, Germany) is best known for his work in narrative film as part of the New German Cinema movement. He is also a prolific documentarian, with works including Tokyo-Ga (1985), Buena Vista Social Club (1999), and Pina (2011), reflecting his wide-ranging interests in film, music, and dance.
Image at top: Ry Cooder and Compay Segundo in Buena Vista Social Club by Wim Wenders. © 1999 Road Movies. Courtesy of Wim Wenders Stiftung