Salsa
Originally released in 2000. Salsa is a music/comedy film. directed by Joyce Buñuel.
Starring Vincent Lecœur, Christianne Gout, and Catherine Samie
Synopsis
At age 24, Rémi Bonnet, brilliant pianist, abandons Chopin and Toulouse to play the music he has secretly loved for years - Salsa! He heads for Paris, the salsa capital of Europe, only to discover to his great surprise, that nobody wants a white boy in Latin band! Felipe, his Cuban friend, sets him straight: " You don't have the Latino look, muchacho! Today, if your are not Cubano or Columbiano, you are out!". Undaunted, Rémi deliberately takes on the identity, accent and complexion of an unemployed alien in a city where most foreigners will do almost anything to become French. Barreto, 75, the legendary Cuban composer, who is about to close down the once famous Casa Cubana, offers Rémi a job giving dance lessons to the locals. It is here that Rémi falls in love with Nathalie. Her family's "secrets and lies" reveal parental links to Barreto. Do these links explain why this shy beauty ought to be a bomb on the dance floor?
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 2000
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (13 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Canal+ España
- Eurimages
- M6 Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salsa about?
At age 24, Rémi Bonnet, brilliant pianist, abandons Chopin and Toulouse to play the music he has secretly loved for years - Salsa! He heads for Paris, the salsa capital of Europe, only to discover...
Who directed Salsa?
Salsa was directed by Joyce Buñuel.
How long is Salsa?
Salsa has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Salsa released?
Salsa was released on January 22, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Salsa?
The main cast of Salsa includes Vincent Lecœur, Christianne Gout, Catherine Samie, Michel Aumont, Roland Blanche.