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Old Man Bebo (2008)

Old Man Bebo
Running time: 111 min. | Genre: Documentaries, Documentary about music
Old Man Bebo

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.

Nominations & Awards

Goya

  • Best Documentary NOMINATED

Tribeca Film Festival

Details

Original title

Old Man Bebo

Director

Carlos Carcas

Producer

Babel Films, Fernando Trueba Producciones Cinematográficas

Running time

111 min.

Screenwriter

Carlos Carcas

Year

2008

Country

Spain Spain

 

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