A documentary film by Peter I. Chang which traces the life of the Japanese musician Hisao Shinagawa through his early years as a folk singer in Tokyo to his current occupation as a street performer in Los Angeles.
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Ten years after an enormous open-pit gold mine began operations in Malartic, the hoped-for economic miracle is nothing more than a mirage. Filmmaker Nicolas Paquet explores the glaring contrast between the town’s decline and the wealth of the mining company, along with the mechanisms of an opaque decision-making system in which ordinary people have little say. Part anthropological study, part investigation into the corridors of power, Malartic addresses the fundamental issue of sustainable and fair land management.
An up-close and personal behind the scenes look at the life of Australian music phenom, The Kid Laroi, and his journey to global stardom.
A cinematic brief tour of an iconic establishment in Mexico City, introducing the culture of night food in the city and the people who are part of it.
From the camera of celebrated French documentarians Jean-Pierre Bruneau and Jose Reynes, and in the tradition of The Buena Vista Social Club, comes the exhilarating musical documentary Louisiana Blues. From the backwoods of Baton Rouge to the heart the Big Easy, creole and Cajun music have endured despite years of tumult. This film explores not only the musicians who continue to produce this music, but the climate, culture, and way of life that have shaped them. Innumerable zydeco superstars appear onscreen and deliver legendary performances, including Beau Jocque, D.L. Menard, and Zydeco Joe.
Hollywood film music has its roots in Europe. Three composers who fled war and National Socialism to the USA created the sound that still shapes film music today: Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Max Steiner and Franz Waxman. In the early 20th century, these classically trained composers transformed the methods acquired in Vienna and Berlin into a new American art form: film music. They balanced the relationship between image and sound and developed techniques and dramaturgical tricks to achieve the greatest possible effect on the viewer. Their influence is visible in the work of contemporary US composers such as John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith. Today, Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, Ramin Djawadi and Harold Faltermeyer continue this tradition. Their melodies are part of humanity's collective memory and reflect the combined traditions of European and American musical history. The documentary accompanies composers in their work and explores the European roots of Hollywood.
A documentary about the career of legendary production designer Joe Alves and his four decades in Hollywood.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe live performance documentary
For ten years, Raymond Depardon has followed the lives of farmer living in the mountain ranges. He allows us to enter their farms with astounding naturalness. This moving film speaks, with great serenity, of our roots and of the future of the people who work on the land. This the last part of Depardon's triptych "Profils paysans" about what it is like to be a farmer today in an isolated highland area in France. "La vie moderne" examines what has become of the persons he has followed for ten years, while featuring younger people who try to farm or raise cattle or poultry, come hell or high water.
Record-shattering Korean girl band BLACKPINK tell their story — and detail the hard fought journey of the dreams and trials behind their meteoric rise.
BABYMETAL's concert at The Forum in London in 2014 marked a significant milestone in their international tour, capturing the attention of a global audience. This performance was one of their first major live shows outside of Asia, spotlighting their ability to electrify diverse audiences. The set was charged with energy as Su-metal, Yuimetal, and Moametal delivered an electrifying blend of J-pop idol music and heavy metal, performing hits like "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" and "Doki Doki ☆ Morning." The crowd's enthusiastic response, combined with the band's dynamic stage presence and the Kami Band's heavy musical accompaniment, made the night a memorable event, solidifying BABYMETAL's position in the international music scene.
BABYMETAL's performance at the O2 Academy Brixton in London was a monumental event that showcased their captivating stage presence and musical prowess. The concert, part of their world tour, drew a diverse crowd of fans eager to experience the fusion of J-pop and heavy metal that BABYMETAL has perfected. Su-metal and Moametal, accompanied by their electrifying Kami Band, performed a setlist that included thrilling hits like "Distortion" and "KARATE," along with newer tracks that demonstrated their evolving sound. The energy in the venue was palpable, with the audience fully engaged, echoing the band's chants and movements. This live performance at Academy Brixton solidified BABYMETAL's status as a must-see live act, blending intense music with dynamic theatrical elements.
After years of preparation, a team of highly motivated Quebeckers set out on one of the longest wilderness expeditions ever documented. Stage one involves skiing in relentless polar conditions from Ellesmere Island to the Northwest Passage where the challenge was reaching the mainland. Cue canoes for a 2000km journey across Nunavut and NWT until they reach the first dirt road available where bikes are waiting to be pedalled 4000km to Point Pelee in Ontario.
This is the true story of the behind the rooms that nobody sees, the true face of the members of Escuela de Nada. About everything done for making a tour of a podcast that begun in a recording room that started to sold out theatres and bars around countries they never sought to be in, all thanks to their community. This is Semper Bichos: The documentary.
A documentary following a day in Urho Kekkonen's life as the president of Finland.