Sparks are, paradoxically, a group that have proved to be hugely influential whilst remaining criminally overlooked at the same time – they are your favourite band’s favourite band. Essaying a variety of musical styles from glam rock to electropop, with idiosyncratic lyrics and a uniquely tongue-in-cheek visual sensibility, founding members Russ and Ron Mael have weathered the storm of fluctuating popular opinion, and album sales, whilst maintaining their artistic integrity throughout a five-decade-plus career and twenty-five studio albums.
In his debut documentary, Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"), a self-proclaimed superfan, brings a spirited vision to exploring the life and times of the brothers Mael, bringing their story to life through eccentric animation and interviews with a who’s who of musical icons, and digging deep into the band’s rich, career-spanning archival footage.
The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers
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Genre
Documentary
Director
Edgar Wright
Run time
2h 20min
Cast
Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck ., Jane Wiiedlin
Genre
Documentary
Director
Edgar Wright
Run time
2h 20min
Cast
Ron Mael, Russell Mael, Beck ., Jane Wiiedlin
Sparks are, paradoxically, a group that have proved to be hugely influential whilst remaining criminally overlooked at the same time – they are your favourite band’s favourite band. Essaying a variety of musical styles from glam rock to electropop, with idiosyncratic lyrics and a uniquely tongue-in-cheek visual sensibility, founding members Russ and Ron Mael have weathered the storm of fluctuating popular opinion, and album sales, whilst maintaining their artistic integrity throughout a five-decade-plus career and twenty-five studio albums.
In his debut documentary, Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"), a self-proclaimed superfan, brings a spirited vision to exploring the life and times of the brothers Mael, bringing their story to life through eccentric animation and interviews with a who’s who of musical icons, and digging deep into the band’s rich, career-spanning archival footage.
In his debut documentary, Edgar Wright ("Shaun of the Dead"), a self-proclaimed superfan, brings a spirited vision to exploring the life and times of the brothers Mael, bringing their story to life through eccentric animation and interviews with a who’s who of musical icons, and digging deep into the band’s rich, career-spanning archival footage.
Info
Rating
For All Audiences
Production year
2021
Global distributor
Focus Features
Local distributor
Estonian Theatrical Distribution OÜ
In cinema
5/2/2022