Habana Blues

Mar 18 2005 N/A 1h 55m
Drama, Music

When Spanish record producers express interest in Cuban musicians Ruy and Tito, the longtime friends are faced with the prospect of leaving their loved ones behind. After years of hoping and dreaming, they've finally earned the opportunity to bring their music to the rest of the world. But are the emotional trade-offs worth it in the end?

Plot

Two Cuban friends play in a blues band in La Habana. When a Spanish music producer offers them a contract to record an album and build a career in Europe, they must decide whether to stay in their birthplace with their loved ones or to grab the chance of leaving Cuba.

Written by

Peter Andermatt, Ernesto Chao, Rolando Díaz

Directed by

Benito Zambrano

Production Countries

Cuba, Spain, France

Production Companies

Consejería de Cultura de la Junta de Andalucía, Canal+ España, Eurimages

Languages

Español

Awards

9 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
2,694
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA