Kick-ass music, a fantastic narrative and a succession of unexpected events. Director Malik Bendjelloul struck gold with this search-for-the-truth story behind the mysterious disappearance of Detroit-based singer/songwriter Rodriguez, whose songs – without him ever knowing it – became the voice of the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa.
Hearing aids and incontinence pants are not necessarily what you would think of when hearing this title but this doc is about nothing less than a group of old-age pensioners who decided to tour the world playing competitively. Thought old age equals twinkly and lovely? These players would mess with their competitor’s pacemaker if it gave them a better chance of winning.
Sundance called it “by far the coolest film ever shown at the festival”. And it’s true; Shut Up and Play the Hits, about the last days of LCD Soundsystem, is far more than a concert registration of one of the greatest bands that ever was. It’s a feast of music, visuals and the human side of fame. Plus you can learn the art of being uber-cool from the very likeable lead singer James Murphy.
One of the highest grossing docs of the year, and if you’ve seen this trailer you’ll understand why. Thought you knew the odd sicko? Well, you haven’t met Frédéric Bourdin yet.
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