Best of 2023: Stop Making Sense PG
Forming part of our ‘Best of 2023’ strand is the greatest concert film of all time,Stop Making Sense brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme (The Silence of the Lambs) captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this new and complete restoration for the film’s 40th anniversary.
Demme's directorial approach brilliantly mirrors the band's innovative music and performance style, creating a dynamic and immersive viewing encounter. As the film progresses, each song adds a layer to the show.
David Byrne's magnetic stage presence and unique choreography, coupled with the band's distinctive sound and a meticulous attention to detail, transforms Stop Making Sense into more than just a concert recording.
The film's fusion of music, visuals, and performance art transcends the concert genre, making it a timeless work of cinema that continues to inspire wonder and dancing any time it is screened.
Audio Description is available for any screening of this film, just ask at box office.
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- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Country
- USA
- Duration
- 88 mins
- Cast
- Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison
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