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THEME EXPLORATION

rock and roll music

12 films · 2 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
AC/DC: Family Jewels
AC/DC: Family Jewels
2005 · Russell Mulcahy
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years
1988 · Penelope Spheeris
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
Side by Side
Side by Side
1975 · Bruce Beresford
Nina
Nina
1978 · Alan Clarke
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Martin Scorsese → USA

His films consistently feature rock and roll as central to character identity and cultural rebellion, from Taxi Driver to The Wolf of Wall Street.

Danny Boyle → UK

His work frequently incorporates rock and roll aesthetics and energy, most notably in Trainspotting and 127 Hours, using the music to define generational angst.

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