THEME EXPLORATION

music history

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Joe Pytka & John Landis
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
2002 · Lasse Hallström
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
Die Patriotin
Die Patriotin
1979 · Alexander Kluge
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
Busch singt – Sechs Filme über die erste Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts
1982 · Konrad Wolf
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
2002 · Ken Russell
A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton
A Short Lecture and Demonstration on the Evolution of Ragtime as Presented by Jelly Roll Morton
2016 · Shirley Clarke
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006 · Jonathan Demme
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Daniel Roher

Intimate documentary portraiture that excavates the personal stories behind iconic cultural figures.

 Martin Scorsese USA

His films extensively explore music history and culture, from rock and roll in 'Raging Bull' to the evolution of American music across multiple decades.

 Wim Wenders Germany

He has created numerous documentaries and narrative films centered on music history, including his landmark documentary 'Buena Vista Social Club' about Cuban musicians.