Lust for Life Picks
We’re stoked to announce that Lust For Life is back as the official media partner for our festival this year! And you know what that means? A special Lust For Life day, featuring documentaries about the legendary artists Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ronnie James Dio, and Grace Jones. With Creedence Clearwater Revival gracing the cover of […]
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Dutch Premiere Get ready for a captivating ride with the life and music of Uku Kuut, from the Soviet Union to the bright lights of Los Angeles and beyond! The opening film of our festival is a hypnotizing music docudrama that follows the journey of Estonian mother-son pop duo Marju and Uku Kuut. Although Marju […]
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Lisa Cortés’ documentary challenges the suppressed legacy of American pop music while honouring the Black, queer roots of rock ‘n’ roll. The film presents insights from prominent musicians, scholars, cultural icons, and includes interviews with the Little Richard himself. The documentary features unique archival footage of the artist and other Black and queer trailblazers, portraying […]
Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall
When Creedence Clearwater Revival took the stage for two nights in April of 1970, the band members had reached the height of their international stardom and arrived ready to prove themselves as equals to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and the Beatles, who had announced their breakup just days before. More than 50 […]
City Of A Million Dreams: Parading For The Dead in New Orleans
Dutch Premiere Famous all over the world, jazz funerals are emblematic of the unique and resilient culture of New Orleans, but their origins are shrouded in mystery. Filmed over 22 years, CITY OF A MILLION DREAMS draws from the 2018 book of the same title by Jason Berry and explores race relations at a polarising […]
God Said Give ’Em Drum Machines
Dutch Premiere A vibrant and nostalgic music documentary that showcases the beginnings of techno music and how Detroit, Michigan, was the creative and cultural hub for the creation and development of these beats. This lively exploration takes viewers from Detroit to Chicago to London and Berlin, tracing techno’s origins in the African American (and not the […]
Look At Me: XXXTENTACION
Dutch Premiere Discover the captivating journey of Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy as he transforms into the world-renowned rapper XXXTentacion, captivating the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. Look At Me focuses on the life and death of the rapper. The film’s title is named after his breakthrough single. The film uncovers the artist’s profound […]
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC
Dutch Premiere Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC is the first-ever documentary about the renowned New York City nightclub Max’s Kansas City (1965-1981) which had an indelible impact on the worlds of music, fashion, art, culture and the creation of the city’s Punk Rock scene. “A million ideas were launched back there.” Alice […]
Who Killed the KLF?
Dutch Premiere Who Killed the KLF? explores the history of the band sometimes known as the KLF – a band whose enigmatic output made them both darlings and pariahs of modern music. The film uses previously unheard tapes to explore the rise and fall of the KLF in the 1980s and 1990s, touching upon themes […]
DIO: Dreamers Never Die
This career spanning documentary on heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio transcends the standard rock documentary. Beautifully highlighting both his powerful voice and his gentle heart, “DIO: Dreamers Never Die” delves deep into the singer’s incredible rise from 50’s doo-wop crooner, to his early classic rock days in Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, to replacing the iconic […]