Buena Vista Social Club – Landkino

Description

ContentAn ode to an Afro-Cuban cultural association in Havana and unforgettable melodies that gained worldwide fame thanks to a Grammy Award: In a leisurely stroll, Wenders follows the biographical threads of the musicians – including the greats Ry Cooder (guitar) and Ibrahim Ferrer (vocals) – and combines documentary puzzle pieces with studio and concert recordings of the band into a dance-like light film experience. Cinema Cameo ContextThe film places the musicians in their social and cultural context, but refrains from making simple political arguments about the dark side of the Castro regime or the vengeful character of US politics towards Cuba... Participants and additional information:
Octavio Calderon, Joachim Cooder, Ry Cooder, Angel Terry Domech

Highlights

• Film about the Afro-Cuban cultural association in Havana
• Featuring musicians like Ry Cooder and Ibrahim Ferrer
• Shown at Kulturhaus Palazzo

General Information

The screening of 'Buena Vista Social Club' offers an insight into the Afro-Cuban music scene and its cultural context. The film combines biographical elements with concert recordings and tells the story of the musicians in an entertaining way.

Location

Poststrasse 2, 4410 Liestal, Switzerland

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