Salsa

2000·Movie
1h 40min
62
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Salsa fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

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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 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?
Music-Driven RomanceCultural ImmersionUnderdog StoryDance FilmHeartwarming JourneyFeel-Good DramaPassion for ArtSelf-Discovery

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Salsa

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Is Salsa worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Salsa?

1 h 40 min

Salsa runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Salsa in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Salsa?

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