Eliades Ochoa: from Cuba to the World
Cynthia Biestek
Released in 1997, the album Buena Vista Social Club became a Grammy-winning international success. After its release, group member Eliades Ochoa saw his popularity skyrocket and his career take off. Directed by Cynthia Biestek, this documentary perfectly captures the rhythm of Cuba’s musical heritage and highlights the singer-songwriter and guitarist’s unique personality. A vibrant portrait of this landmark work of traditional Cuban music that resonated far beyond the island’s shores.
Vancouver International Film Festival, Canada (2019)
Miami International Film Festival, USA (2019)
Huelva Iberoamerican Film Festival, Spain (2019)
Traverse City Film Festival, USA (2019)
Harlem Film Festival, USA (2019)
Last update in March 2020
Miami International Film Festival, USA (2019)
Huelva Iberoamerican Film Festival, Spain (2019)
Traverse City Film Festival, USA (2019)
Harlem Film Festival, USA (2019)
Last update in March 2020
Director | Cynthia Biestek |
Script | Ian Padron |
Editing | Ian Padron |
Cast | Benicio Del Toro, Charles Musselwhite, Silvio Rodriguez |
Sound mixing | Javier Figueroa |
Cinematography | Aramis Fonseca, Rafael Solis |
Session
• Cinéma Impérial
Thursday, march 19, 2020, 08:30 p.m. — 10:30 p.m.