Rhythms

A dazzling collection of documentaries in which movement, bodies and songs take the main stage. Tango, folk music, punk rock meet with rap battles, modern dance and popular music contests. Get inspired and tune in.
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8 Bar - The Evolution of Grime
The riveting story of Grime, told from the inside, taking in the characters, the music, the fashion, the hits that got away and the way the scene won over the world.
  • Ewen Spencer, Aleksandra Bilic, David Upshal
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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A film about Studio Electrophonique
A euphoric record of Sheffield-based Studio Electrophonique, which nurtured a generation of superstars such as ABC, The Human League, Heaven 17, Clock DVA and Pulp.
  • James Taylor
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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AGE OF RAGE - The Australian Punk Revolution
A playful journey through the early days of the punk scene in Australia, as told by former band members and fans.
  • Jennifer Ross
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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And Still I Sing
Two singers competing for the winning spot on TV talent show Afghan Star come to terms with what life will be like with the return of the Taliban.
  • Fazila Amiri
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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Before We Move
The story of Queer Tango dancers in St. Petersburg, dancing in the face of prejudice in the hope of greater acceptance for the LGBTQI+ community.
  • Aleksandr M. Vinogradov
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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Cesária Évora
An intimate portrait of world-renowned Morna singer Cesária Évora, whose talent took her from abject poverty to stardom and the concert halls of the world.
  • Ana Sofia Fonseca
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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Dancing Pina
Two of Pina Bausch’s most famous works are rehearsed in Germany and Senegal, championing the choreographer’s legacy through a younger generation of dancers.
  • Florian Heinzen-Ziob
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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Dust & Metal
Esther Johnson’s film brings together a trove of archive and contemporary footage for a thrilling, unorthodox portrait of Vietnam, screened with live music composed by Xo Xinh. 
  • Esther Johnson
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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El Arena
Unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent political climate, the finest rappers in the Arab-speaking world gather in Beirut, hoping to be crowned King of the Battle.
  • Jay Jammal
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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In the Court of the Crimson King
Robert Fripp and the members of prog-rock giants King Crimson look back on 50 years of art, discipline and transcendence in this fascinating, funny and moving film.
  • Toby Amies
  • 2021
  • Film Programme
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Karaoke Paradise
From the land that introduced us to a screaming male voice choir comes Einari Paakkanen’s feel-good film about Finland’s passion for karaoke.
  • Einari Paakkanen
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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Moonage Daydream
Brett Morgen’s glorious cinematic odyssey features kaleidoscopic imagery, personal archive footage and unseen performances, all anchored by David Bowie’s music and words.
  • Brett Morgen
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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This is National Wake
Employing a rich trove of archive film, Mirissa Neff explores the history of South Africa’s outlaw multi-racial rock group, who formed at the height of Apartheid.
  • Mirissa Neff
  • 2022
  • Film Programme
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