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.

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Documentary about the history of the bateyes, informal settlements surrounding the mills to house wo...

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The year is 1981, the German New Wave is at the peak. Harry, otherwise Sparkasse trainee, wants to m...

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"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get...

Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep,...

Documental film about Jorge Martínez, leader of the spanish rock band Ilegales.

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