Project Detail

For Those About To Rock. The Story of Rodrigo and Gabriela

Synopsis

"Passionate about music from a young age, Rodrigo and Gabriela were lucky enough to discover each other as teenagers in Mexico City, forging one of the most successful musical duos performing today. Music journalist turned filmmaker Alexandro Franco takes us through their fairytale rise, as they leave Mexico to prove themselves in Europe, arriving in Dublin in the late 90s as the Celtic Tiger was roaring. Whilst their phenomenal talent was obvious from the start, they had to prove themselves through old fashioned hard work... But they soon attracted a huge raft of admirers, drawn to their distinctive acoustic style - a blend of flamenco, heavy metal, and rock. An uplifting story of how talent and hard work can fulfil your wildest dreams." Sheffield Doc/ Fest

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 mins
Director
Alejandro Franco
Producer
Alejandro Franco

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Mexico, Ireland, France, Cuba, Belgium, USA, UK coproduction

Sales Company

Page updates

This page was last updated on 12th May 2025. Please let us know if we need to make any amendments or request edit access by clicking below.

See also

You may also be interested in other relevant projects in the database.

A man without a top on wears a crossbody sash with medals and holds an elaborate crown Tristan V Christann

Director: Mark Forbes

Year: 2023

A documentary chronicling the real-life prolific adventures of Tristan, a fashion maker and filmmaker living in London. His battle with oppression, corona virus pandemic, his personal journeys, unexpected fame, societal pressures surviving as an artist without comprising his creative ideals.

Charles Dickens on a horse animated by Hannah Brewerton Hot Favourites

Director: David Arthur

Year: 2026

Explores the secret life of the filmmaker's father, a former academic and English tutor, and the mystery of why he gambled eye-watering sums of cash, unbeknown to his family.

Two dancers in Zimbabwe The Rift

Director: Janire Najera and Matt Wright

Year: 2025

A fulldome dance film set amidst the rich and varied landscapes of Zimbabwe, where performers express the tension, resilience and interconnectedness between people and the natural world under the pressures of climate change. With their movements, the dancers explore the consequences of environmental disruption and the profound ways in which people and nature are intertwined. Through abstract choreography, symbolic imagery and an atmospheric score, the work reflects the planet’s vulnerability, the challenges posed by environmental shifts and the transformative potential of collective effort. As the dancers navigate these ever-changing locations, their movements evoke the escalating consequences of a warming world, capturing both its fragility and the urgent call for action.