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Greatest Rock Movies
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TommyTommy
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Classic rock opera by The Who made even more classical by the director Ken Russell with his surrealistic visions and Pete Townsend, who rewrites his own score to be a symhonic masterpiece.
Stop Making SenseStop Making Sense
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The most thrilling (concert) film ever made. Captures the atmosphere of a Talking Heads -concert with breathtaking cinematic intuition.
Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition)Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition)
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Heavily underrated adaptation of Webber-Rice stage musical, filled with the revolutionary-intellectual spirit of the 70's.
Phantom of the ParadisePhantom of the Paradise
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An exciting mixture of rock and horror, this moody masterpiece remains the most innovative picture directed by Brian De Palma.
Bob Dylan - Don't Look BackBob Dylan - Don't Look Back
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The best achievement of both rock documentary and American cinéma vérité, entertaining and thought-provoking journey with Bob Dylan through UK in 1966.
Monterey Pop - Criterion CollectionMonterey Pop - Criterion Collection
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Another great rockumentary by Pennebaker, and the most amiable document about the flower power generation - with classics like Who fiercly singing about "my generation" and Jimi burning his guitar...
The Girl Can't Help It [Region 2]The Girl Can't Help It [Region 2]
Hilarious comic-book style comedy about rock'n'roll industry of the 50's, featuring many of the greatest: Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Platters, Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps, and more...
Rock 'n Roll High School - Special EditionRock 'n Roll High School - Special Edition
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Tongue-in-cheeck story about high school revolt, with The Ramones and their music raising the students into rebellion!
The Beatles - Magical Mystery TourThe Beatles - Magical Mystery Tour
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A completely puzzling exercise in psychedelia, created and directed by The Beatles.
True StoriesTrue Stories
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A postmodern masterpiece, with ironic but tender view on the Americans and fine David Byrne score (and direction).
A Hard Day's NightA Hard Day's Night
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One of the most important pop icons of the 60's, with The Beatles playing tricks and running around the streets and fields like they would be in a silent farce.
Absolute BeginnersAbsolute Beginners
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Sadly forgotten musical about the spirit of the 50's in London. Visually ingenious, with many dazzling numbers.
Pink Floyd - The WallPink Floyd - The Wall
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More a two-hour music video than filmatization of Pink Floyd's rock opera, but on the other hand this may be the greatest rock video of all times.
Woodstock [VHS]Woodstock [VHS]
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An epic documentary about the largest of the hippie events, with loads of memorable performances.
The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - Criterion CollectionThe Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter - Criterion Collection
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Rolling Stones and the "death of the hippie movement" seen through the eyes of direct cinema.