Chico & Rita

Series: The Wide World of Animation
Director: Fernando Trueba, Javier Mariscal, Tono Errando, Country: Spain/UK, Release: 2010, Runtime: 94, Rating: NR, Language: English/Spanish
Oscar-winning director Fernando Trueba (Belle Epoque) teamed up with artist/designer Javier Mariscal to create this sensual love story about a Cuban piano player with big dreams and a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Featuring luscious, sexy images and a rich array of Cuban music as well as classics from Woody Herman, Dizzy Gillespie, and Charlie Parker, this is a visual, aural feast.