Old Man Bebo

2008 1h 51m ES

Documentary

Synopsis

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Filmmaker Carlos Carcas's documentary chronicles the extraordinary career of renowned Cuban musician Bebo Valdés, who remained a relative unknown on the international scene until winning two Grammys at the age of 81. Valdés's story is told through performance clips, footage and photos of his life in Cuba, and interviews with family, friends and colleagues. One of Havana's top musicians in the 1940s and '50s, Valdés left Cuba after the revolution.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Bebo Valdés
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carlos Carcas
Writers: Carlos Carcas
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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Released 18 years ago.

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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IMDB entry: tt1201645 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Carlos Carcas directs. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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1Released 18 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3IMDB entry: tt1201645 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.