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Buena Vista Social Club poster
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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.0 / 100
1999·Documentary / Music·1h 45m

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB

“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.

Above the Line
Wim Wenders·DirectorWim Wenders·ScreenplayJörg Widmer·Director of PhotographyBrian Johnson·Editor
Cast
Compay Segundo·SelfEliades Ochoa·SelfRy Cooder·SelfJoachim Cooder·SelfIbrahim Ferrer·SelfOmara Portuondo·SelfRubén González·SelfOrlando 'Cachaíto' López·SelfAmadito Valdés·SelfManuel 'Guajiro' Mirabal·Self
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Wim Wenders·Director
Writing· 1
Wim Wenders·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Jörg Widmer·Director of PhotographyRobby Müller·Director of PhotographyLisa Rinzler·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Brian Johnson·Editor
Production· 2
Deepak Nayar·ProducerUlrich Felsberg·Producer
By the Numbers
88.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#336633
#F0E68C
#87CEEB
Mood
Nostalgic, Cultural
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark green top section with yellow text and two yellow stars, transitioning to a street scene below. A man in a light-colored striped shir”

musicdocumentary
Key Elements
CigaretteWhite CapVintage CarYellow Stars
Atmosphere
Warm, Golden
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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