A documantary based on a group of legendary Cuban musicians. In 1996 Ry Cooder brought together a group of forgotten musicians and singers to record an album that won a Grammy Award. In this film, we see and hear some of the songs being recorded in Havana.
In addition, many of the individual musicians talk about their lives in Cuba and about how they got started in music.
Luis Bargaza, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder, Julio Alberto Fernández
Director
Wim Wenders
Screenplay
Wim Wenders
Music
Peter Harris
Cinematography
Theo Bierkins, Brigit Hillenius, Robby Muller, M. Claire Pijman, Lisa Rinzler
Sound formats
Dolby Digital
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
1999
Produced by
Kintop Pictures, Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos, Arte, Road Movies Filmproduktion
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
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International Media
Box Office (USA)Wade Major
20
Rough Cuth (USA)Andy Jones
16
Total Film (UK)Simon Crook
15
Film Review (UK)James Mottram
10
Internet (IMDB)448 Netizens
15
Average .. 74%
15
Visitor Comments
Ian Douglas: You will either find this documentary fascinating or boring. I left after half an hour due to boredom, another reviewer fell asleep twice. Others found it excellent. I guess it depends on your love for Cuban jazz...
