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Alain Jean-Marie, impressions cubaines

Apr 24, 2024
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Overview

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, an intimate documentary follows the illustrious pianist and great French jazz musician, Alain Jean-Marie from Guadeloupe, on a recent trip to Cuba. He talks about his career, his adolescence, and his youth in Guadeloupe, where he was rocked and deeply influenced by Cuban music. Director Bertrand Fèvre followed this now essential artist in Havana, to be discovered or rediscovered through a film set to jazz.

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Documentary
Music

Production Companies

Beau Comme une Image
Beau comme les Antilles
CNC
Sacem
Ministère des Outre-Mer
France Télévisions

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