SEE THE SOUND programme 2021
7 Years of Lukas Graham
The documentary accompanies "7 Years" star Lukas Graham and offers a look behind the scenes, long before he became famous.
DetailA Song Called Hate
In A SONG CALLED HATE, Iceland's 2019 Eurovision Song Contest entry Hatari faces obstacles on their mission to politicise the TV spectacle.
DetailAll I can say
ALL I CAN SAY offers a unique insight into the mind of 'Blind Melon' singer Shannon Hoon, his creative process, his personal life, the rise of his band and also his struggle with addiction.
DetailAmerican Rapstar
AMERICAN RAPSTAR explores what the new, rebellious scene of SoundCloud rappers shows about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music business.
DetailDelia Derbyshire – The Myths and the Legendary Tapes
Caroline Catz portrays the legacy of Delia Derbyshire, the pioneer of British electronic music who realised the theme tune to the series Doctor Who.
DetailFaith & Branko
The documentary FAITH & BRANKO accompanies a young, mismatched musician couple on a journey that puts their love to an unexpected test.
DetailFanny: The Right to Rock
In the 70s, Fanny released five acclaimed albums, but their influence in music history is often forgotten. 50 years later, they are ready to take their place in rock 'n' rolls halls of fame.
DetailThe Forbidden Strings
THE FORBIDDEN STRINGS brings the dangerous journey of three Afghan men and an Iranian woman to the screen who set out to perform their first rock concert in war-torn Afghanistan.
DetailFrench Waves
In FRENCH WAVE, Julian Starke approaches the French electro scene from the perspective of a younger generation.
DetailThe Go-Go's
Almost 40 years after The Go Go's celebrated their greatest successes, the band members remember their time together.
DetailIn the Tracks of Jean-Michel Bernard
This cinematic tribute highlights the work of extraordinary composer Jean-Michel Bernard. He will also give a short live piano concert after the film.
DetailIt's yours: a story of Hip Hop and the Internet
Wiz Khalifa, Lil B, Odd Future and Syd: The documentary shows how it became possible to become a celebrated rap star through Myspace, Twitter, Youtube and co. but also sheds light on the dark side of this constantly changing scene.
DetailKurzfilmprogramm
The focus of this year's works is the play with open and abstract narratives. The selected films invite the viewers to individual interpretation, association and linkage, as well as to tell their own personal present and past. The musical level and the sound design, which colour the stories emotionally, offer an aid to interpretation.
DetailLaurent Garnier: Off the Record
The documentary shows the pioneer of techno music, Laurent Garnier, who followed his passion against all odds and set a musical, social and political revolution in motion.
DetailLe Choc du Futur
Ana makes herself heard in the male-dominated music industry of the 70s and uses electronic devices to create a new sound.
DetailLisbon Beat
In LISBON BEAT we go on a journey through the suburbs of Lisbon and see the lives of a handful of musicians searching for their place in a city full of identity struggles.
DetailLydia Lunch - The War Is Never Over
The documentary follows Lydia Lunch's eventful career as an artist and legendary spoken word poet in a mix of interviews, archive footage, photographs and recent performances.
DetailMogul Mowgli
British-Pakistani rapper Zed is surprisingly knocked out by an autoimmune disease. His breakthrough becomes a distant memory and Zed is sent into a physical and emotional crisis.
DetailNeon Bull
Iremar works at the rodeos in north-eastern Brazil, but he dreams of a different. He finds an initial outlet for his creativity by tailoring horse masks and provocative costumes for the group's driver, Galega, in which she performs seductive dances in the neon lights after each rodeo, mirroring Iremar's longing...
DetailNo Ordinary Man
NO ORDINARY MAN is an in-depth look at the life of musician and trans culture icon Billy Tipton. Complicated, beautiful and historically unrivaled, this groundbreaking film shows what is possible when a community collaborates to honor the legacy of an unlikely hero.
DetailThe Nowhere Inn
Annie Clark aka St. Vincent struggles with the dichotomy between her artistic persona and reality in this mockumentary.
DetailPoly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
POLY STYRENE: I AM A CLICHÉ shows the life of the founder of the celebrated punk band 'X-Ray Spex' and honours her as a true pioneer of punk.
DetailSébastien Tellier: Many Lives
SÉBASTIEN TELLIER: MANY LIVES shows the construction of a paradoxical personality whose idiosyncrasies are as touching as his quest for artistic recognition and success.
DetailShine Your Eyes
While searching for his missing brother, Nigerian musician Amandi discovers that he is not who he said he was. With music by Flemming Nordkrog, winner of the HARPA Award 2021 for Best Score.
DetailShut Up Sona
SHUT UP SONA follows Indian singer and #MeToo activist Sona Mohapatra in her fight against the patriarchal structures in India's music industry.
DetailSound of Metal
Punk metal drummer Ruben is losing his hearing. His band colleague and partner Lou puts him up in a house for deaf people to help him adjust to the new situation. But Ruben fights tooth and nail to reclaim his old life.
DetailUnderplayed
Filmed during the 2019 festival summer, Underplayed shows the perspective of female DJs fighting for gender, ethnic and sexual equality.
DetailW.I.T.C.H.
W.I.T.C.H. were Zambia's most successful rock band in the 70s. 40 years after the release of their first album, their music is being rediscovered.
DetailWDR Funkhausorchester: Wunderschön - Griechenland
"Wunderschön" presenter Tamina Kallert and Greek-Canadian singer Frances Pappas trace the ingredients of Greek music.
DetailWhen I'm done dying
Fehmi, an aspiring rapper from a rough neighbourhood of Istanbul, is discovered by a producer and knows that this could be his big break. But he finds it increasingly difficult to control his addiction to the cheap drug Bonzai which is not only threatening his career, but also his relationship.
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