Van Van Fever(2009)
Director Ian Padrón follows the internationally famous and beloved orchestra Los Van Van on their last tour in Cuba, which was attended by over one million people. Learn more about the history and future of this iconic musical act, and get ready to fight the urge to bust a move or two!
Movie: Van Van Fever
Eso que anda
HomePage
Overview
Director Ian Padrón follows the internationally famous and beloved orchestra Los Van Van on their last tour in Cuba, which was attended by over one million people. Learn more about the history and future of this iconic musical act, and get ready to fight the urge to bust a move or two!
Release Date
2009-01-02
Average
0
Rating:
0.0 startsTagline
Genres
Languages:
EspañolKeywords
Similar Movies

Musica!(en)
The Oscar-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman have become treasured musicologists, first with their loving biography LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE (2019) and then with TAYLOR MAC’S 24-DECADE HISTORY OF POPULAR MUSIC (2022). Now, they turn their cameras towards Cuba, profiling four students at the Amadeo Roldan Conservatory. Though it has long been the nation’s most prestigious music school in a music-crazy nation, the conservatory struggles to maintain instruments for their students.

Two Beats One Soul(en)
Husband and wife music producers Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew embark on an ambitious two week journey to Cuba to create a collaboration of sounds which originated from Afro-Caribbean roots that has evolved into what we now consider modern day Salsa music. Bringing together multiple artists from the U.S. and Cuba, the film shines a light on Cuban culture and takes the viewer through the creative process and challenges of producing an album while providing an auditory sensation that touches the soul. Featuring Eric Benét, Louie Vega and Sergio George-who has produced albums for Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony and more. Audiences will walk away feeling the passion, positive energy, triumph and love that keeps this musical marriage strong.

El Batería(es)
Cuban drummer Elvis García reflects on his journey from Havana to Miami, struggling to make his way in the American city as a professional musician.

Cuban Rhythm(en)
In this Pete Smith Specialties short, two professional dancers beautifully demonstrate the rumba and conga while actors humorously display some incorrect techniques for those dances.
Maracas and Bongo(en)
The film follows a young man's jealousy over his girlfriend attending a backyard party in Havana, where musical acts and dances are performed. This is the first sound (short) film made in Cuba.

Stalin, the Red Tyrant(fr)
On March 9, 1953, Joseph Stalin was buried in Moscow in front of a million people. His funeral is that of a demi-God. Ultimate paradox for one of the greatest criminals in History who brought misfortune to his people while arousing collective admiration.
Queer Artivism(en)
An insight into 5 queer film festivals accompanied with the discussion about the importance of queer film festivals, queer film and people's experience with both.

David Bowie at Live Aid(en)
David Bowie performs in front of 70,000 people at Wembley

The Standard Deviants: The Flaky Pastry World of French(en)
Parlez vous Français? Not yet? Well, the Standard Deviants can help. The Standard Deviants will help you master the French alphabet, learn lots of vocabulary and how to conjugate verbs. This DVD is full of examples and mnemonic devices to help you learn this fascinating and beautiful language!

Days of Reckoning: The Making of Universal Soldier 4(en)
Feature length candid look into the making of the film "Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning."

Saving Giraffes: The Long Journey Home(en)
In Kenya's Rift Valley province, giraffes have been reintroduced as part of a project, but animal rights activists, veterinarians and community representatives have to help the small herd when problems arise.

The Making of Poltergeist(en)
A behind-the-scenes look at how some of the visual effects were accomplished in the feature film Poltergeist (1982).