Projects matching: Stephen Kijak

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An exploration of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity, examining the life of legendary actor Rock Hudson, from his public “ladies’ man” persona to his private life as a gay man.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2023 - Documentary Competition - World premiere

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Based on the memoir written in 2017 by Sid Luft, the third of Judy Garland's five husbands, about their years together, during which he was involved with her film A STAR IS BORN and her career as a concert performer.
Official Selection Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival 2019 - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2019 - Create Strand

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The music never had to be explained. For childhood friends Yoshiki and Toshl, forming their band X in 1982 was a way of living through music. Soon they were selling out international stadiums by perfecting their own style of amps-to-11 glam rock dubbed “psychedelic violence crime of visual shock” (imagine Iron Maiden with a David Bowie spirit animal) and connecting with millions of fans.
Their journey to play Madison Square Garden amidst a Beatlemania-shaped maelstrom is expertly captured by director Stephen Kijak and editors Mako Kamitsuna and John Maringouin, who dismantle the kitsch and dig into the cult of personality to reveal a story of misfortune and tragedy that has shadowed the band time and again. Just as it is for their fans, music becomes a lifeblood for X Japan, as they are forced to reinvent and regroup in order to survive. Cameos by artistic giants including Marilyn Manson and David Lynch mark some memorable moments in this roller-coaster musical experience. (Sundance Film Festival brochure)
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2016 - Sonic Strand

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A behind-the-scenes look at the popular boy band, Backstreet Boys. Directed by Stephen Kijak (Stones in Exile, Scott Walker: 30 Century Man, Cinemania).

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A look at the creation and impact of the 1972 Rolling Stones album "Exile on Main St."

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Scott Walker, labeled the 'greatest voice of his generation' was lead singer of 60s sensation The Walker Brothers (‘The Sun Aint’ Gonna Shine Anymore’, ‘No Regrets’, ‘Make It Easy on Yourself’). His fan club outnumbered the Beatles‚ in 1965. From 1967-1969 he released three UK top-ten solo albums (and one #1) but suffered terrible stage fright and performed one of the great disappearing acts in pop history.

Often rumoured to be living abroad, working as a cab driver or simply dead, he reemerges decades later with one of the most modern, ear-challenging music albums ever created. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man is a filmed record of that journey seen through his own eyes and those of his many fans including some of the most famous names in contemporary popular music who also appear including David Bowie, Sting and Radiohead.