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Old Man Bebo

Original title: Old Man Bebo
Year: 2008
Running time: 111 min.
Country: Spain
Director: Carlos Carcas
Screenwriter: Carlos Carcas
Cast: Documentary, Self: Bebo Valdés
Producer: Babel Films, Fernando Trueba
Genre: Documentary | Music Documentary
Synopsis: At the age of 89, Bebo Valdés, giant of Cuban music, is one of the the last survivors of the Golden Age of Cuban music of the 40’s and 50’s. After the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, Valdes goes into exile and lives in oblivion for four decades earning his living in Sweden's hotel piano bars. But starting in the year 2000, Bebo Valdés makes a spectacular return to the scene, winning six Grammy awards for his latest works. Over 7 years in the making and shot in Cuba, Spain, the U.S., and Sweden, OLD MAN BEBO is the chronicle of the lives and times of Bebo Valdés.

Awards: 2008: Goya Awards: Nominated for Best Documentary

2008: Tribeca Film Festival: Best New Documentary Filmmaker

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Old Man Bebo

2008

Carlos Carcas