| Edition |
Fullscreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (105 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture 1999. |
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DVD bonus features includes: 4 additional scenes (performances of Candela and Cien fuegos tiene su guaguanco, an interview with Juan de Marcos, and Alberto Korda discussing his photographs), audio commentary by the director, theatrical trailer, and biographical notes on the musicians and crew, and production notes. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Jörg Widmer ; editor, Brian Johnson. |
| Performer |
Performers: Ry Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrer, Rubén González, Eliades Ochoa, Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo, Orlando "Cachaíto" López, Amadito Valdés, Manuel Mirabal Vazquez, Barbaro Alberto Torres Delgado, Pío Leyva, Manuel Licea. |
| Summary |
In 1996, Ry Cooder went to Cuba to search for buried treasure. His recording featuring the re-discovered talents of Cuba's foremost folk musicians sold millions and earned a Grammy Award. Cooder now returns to Cuba with film maker Wim Wenders to reveal the stories, personalities, and music of the performers who collaborated on that recording. Includes live performances in Amsterdam and at Carnegie Hall. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: G. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen (16:9) presentation; Dolby 5.1 surround. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
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In Spanish with English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Popular music -- Cuba -- 1991-2000.
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Latin jazz -- Cuba.
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Dance music -- Cuba.
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Sones -- Cuba.
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Musicians -- Cuba -- Havana -- Biography.
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Musicians -- Cuba -- Havana -- Interviews.
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Músicos -- Cuba -- Habana -- Biografía. |
| Genre/Form |
Documentary films
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Music videos
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired
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| Added Author |
Wenders, Wim. Director.
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Cooder, Ry. Performer.
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Ferrer, Ibrahim, 1927-2005. Performer.
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González, Rubén, 1919-2003- Performer.
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Ochoa, Eliades. Performer.
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Portuondo, Omara. Performer.
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Segundo, Compay. Performer.
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López Vergara, Orlando. Performer.
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Valdés, Amadito. Performer.
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Mirabal Vázquez, Manuel, 1933- Performer.
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Torres, Barbarito. Performer.
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Leyva, Pío. Performer.
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Licea, Manuel, 1927-2000. Performer.
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Road Movies Filmproduktion. Producer.
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Kintop Pictures (Firm) Producer.
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Arte (Firm) Producer.
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Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográfica. Producer.
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Artisan Home Entertainment (Firm) Publisher.
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| ISBN |
0784013314 |
| Standard No. |
012236101765 |
| Music No. |
10176 Artisan Home Entertainment |
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