Director Andy Garcia takes audiences into the heart of Havana on a turbulent and lyrical voyage “invoking everything from The Godfather to Casablanca…” (Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald), in The Lost City, utilizing the rich culture of music, literature and dance to weave a narrative tapestry as enchanting as it is compelling. Bowing on DVD on August 8, 2006 from Magnolia Home Entertainment, The Lost City celebrates the music of 1950’s Havana with over 40 songs capturing the electricity and unique rhythm that made Havana the pearl of the Antilles, “splendidly panoramic and drenched in wonderful Cuban music…” (Stephen Holden, NY Times). The ‘residents’ of The Lost City include Bill Murray, Dustin Hoffman, Inés Sastre and many talented others who help Garcia tell the story of city changed and lost by revolution. The story unveils in El Tropico, a nightclub roughly modeled after Havana’s famous Tropicana, as proprietor Fico Fellove (Garcia) tries to hold his family together during the murderous reign of dictator Fulgencio Batista. In order to maintain his freedom Fico must leave everything he loves behind. “Two thumbs up” ® (“Ebert & Roeper”), The Lost City, written by Cuban legend Guillermo Cabrera Infante, stars Garcia and features a host of renowned behind-the-scenes talent.
The Lost City DVD includes bonus features such as a “Making-Of,” deleted scenes and director commentary.
