Traveling from the streets of Havana to the stage of Carnegie Hall, this revelatory documentary captures a forgotten generation of Cuba’s brightest musical talents as they enjoy an unexpected encounter with world fame.
The veteran vocalists and instrumentalists collaborated with American guitarist and roots-music champion Ry Cooder to form the Buena Vista Social Club, playing a jazz-inflected mix of cha-cha, mambo, bolero, and other traditional Latin American styles, and recording an album that won a Grammy and made them an international phenomenon.
In the wake of this success, director Wim Wenders filmed the ensemble’s members—including golden-voiced Ibrahim Ferrer and piano virtuoso Rubén González—in a series of illuminating interviews and live performances. The result is one of the most beloved documentaries of the 1990s, and an infectious ode to a neglected corner of Cuba’s prerevolutionary heritage.
Entry is from 7.30pm. Each screening will begin after sunset, as soon as it is dark enough to screen the film.
Screening outdoors at Lakeside, University Park, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham NG7 2RD. Please see Lakeside's website for information on how to get there.
Screenings will take place behind the DH Lawrence Pavilion at Lakeside.
Please note:
- Seating will not be provided, so please bring camping chairs or picnic blankets to sit on.
- Tickets are non-refundable, apart from in the unlikely event of event cancellation.
- Please arrive prepared for all likely weather conditions - screenings will be going ahead come rain or shine!
- Screening will be captioned
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