Plot
Cuba, 1948. Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment. From Havana to New York, Paris, Hollywood and Las Vegas, two passionate individuals battle impossible odds to unite in music and love.
Written by
Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, Fernando Trueba
Directed by
Tono Errando, Javier Mariscal, Fernando Trueba
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom, Spain
Production Companies
Isle of Man Film, CinemaNX, Estudio Mariscal, Fernando Trueba Producciones Cinematográficas, ICF Institut Català de Finances, HanWay Films, Institut Català de les Indústries Culturals, ICAA, Magic Light Pictures, Mesfilms, TV3, TVE, Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO)
Languages
Français, Español, English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 12 nominations total