Of course the movie is a mustsee for musiclovers, in particular jazz fans. He created a new musical movement, afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary political opinions against the dictatorial nigerian government of the 1970s and 1980s. Regarder en streaming sur votre mobile ios et android. Extracts from the film featured in the 2015 british library exhibition west africa. I would recommend diehard fans to watch the doc multiple times, the pace is quite fast and you will certainly. This indepth look at the man who created afrobeat the fusion of jazz, traditional west african rhythms, funk, highlife, and psychedelic rock includes 17 of felas classic tracks plus a neverbefore released live version of colonial mentality recorded at the. The film finding fela tells the story of fela anikulapo kutis life, his music, his social and political importance. His struggle against the nigerian government, lead by obasanjo who came from a similar family in the same part of the country as fela kuti did, is a harsh one. Film rush gratuit click here to watch and download free film rush gratuit runtime 123 minutes and released on mpaa rating is. He formed his first band in london in 1959 while studying at. Alex gibney, who directed fela, is a prolific filmmaker who has delved into the evils of enron and the lies of lance armstrong. Shaun le mouton streaming, shaun le mouton en streaming.
Finding fela is a vibrant, politicallycharged journey in to the life of the beloved, celebrated father of afrobeat, fela kuti. The soundtrack to the film finding fela tells the story of fela kutis life, his music, and his social and political importance. Finding fela tells the story of fela anikulapo kutis life, his music and his social and political importance. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. See more ideas about movies, movies to watch and film. Finding fela does an exemplary job of explaining, in musical terms, what made fela standout, a simple enough step that most music documentaries ignore. The life, music and cultural impact of charismatic performeractivist fela kuti is powerfully explored in the compelling new documentary finding felano individual better embodies african music of the 1970s and 80s and its pivotal role in. He created a new musical movement, afrobeat, using that forum to express his revolutionary. Right en entier films sans limite et version vostfr, francais vf. He was the originator of afrobeat, an amalgam of west african traditional and pop music with american pop, funk, jazz, and blues strains.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Frhd finding fela streaming vf complet 2014 gratuit. Fela kuti, yeni kuti, femi kuti, seun kuti, bill t. When fela anikulapokuti died in august 1997, nigeria lost one of its most controversial and inspirational cultural figures. See more ideas about film, movies to watch and movies. Tous les films afroamericains afro style communication. Mar 16, 2015 film daction complet en francais 2014 film danimation complet en francais 2015 hd comedie film complet en francais 2015 hd horreur film complet e. With his audacious music and a great deal of courage, fela kuti helped bring.
I was amazed at how much footage of fela the filmmakers had dug up. Trace the rise of democracy in nigeria and you will encounter the unparalleled output of afrobeat icon fela anikulapo kuti. There are slight differences between the english and french versions, so its best to watch both. Too much information is crammed between the behindthecurtain. Finding fela is a 2014 documentary film by oscarwinning director alex gibney, portraying and. Finding fela, by alex gibney, is quite an ordinary documentary that portrays an extraordinary man and his story. Olufela olusegun oludotun ransomekuti, studied trinity college of music, london. Finding fela is a 2014 documentary film by oscarwinning director alex gibney, portraying and analysing the life of pioneering musician fela kuti. This indepth look at the man who created afrobeat a fusion of jazz. Fela kuti statue at ikeja, lagos in addition, a biographical movie by focus features, directed by steve mcqueen and written by biyi bandele, was rumoured to be in production 2010, with chiwetel ejiofor in the lead.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nt live. Set to the insistent groove of nigerian superstar fela. A biopic based on the life of african music legend fela anikulapo kuti is in the works. This indepth look at the man who created afrobeat the fusion of jazz, traditional west african rhythms, funk, highlife, and psychedelic rock includes 17 of fela s classic tracks plus a neverbefore released live version of colonial mentality recorded at the. You could probably make a 12hour documentary detailing felas life in all its aspects, but for the time being finding fela is the ultimate documentary on fela kuti. The film had its world premiere at the 2014 sundance film festival on january 17, 2014. Finding fela 2014, biography drama musical released in english language in theatre near you in. Set to the insistent groove of nigerian superstar fela kutis rev. Music is the weapon may be short, but its essential viewing for fela fans.
The fulllength documentary film finding fela, directed by alex gibney, received its premiere at the 2014 sundance film festival. Finding fela does a strong job getting the point across that kuti was an activist artist. Here, the africabased writer lindsay barrett maps the extraordinary trajectory of felas life, detailing the emergence of his patented brand of afrobeat, his anarchic lifestyle, and the ongoing battles with the nigerian authorities. Both documentaries are good though the straightforward one, about the man himself, is rawer and more urgent than the backstage one, which too often feels like an extended ad for the stilltouring musical. Fela anikulapokuti born 1938 in abeokuta, nigeria began his career playing jazz and highlife. Discover the growing collection of high quality most relevant xxx movies and clips. Fela fela anikulapo kuti, 193897, nigerian musician and political activist, b. Revolutionary afrobeat icon fela anikulapo kuti melded music and politics, lifting up the oppressed as he voiced nigerias struggle for freedom. The personal story of fela the man and his nigerian roots completes the musical story, and makes him truly stand out.
Finding fela tells the story of fela kutis life 1938 1997, his music, and his social and political importance. Alex gibneys finding fela is a sweeping portrait of the artist as guerilla warrior. Browse through our impressive selection of porn videos in. The film barely settles into one groove before its unceremoniously torn out of it. Extracts from the definitive fela documentary, directed by oscarwinning filmmaker, alex gibney and featuring a host of celebrities and members of fela s family, including the documentary s. Femi kutis sax solo during the performance of the fela. Su mymovies il dizionario completo dei film di laura, luisa e morando morandini fela. Alex gibney is one of those directors for whom i get in line, even if i know nothing about the subject of his latest film. The slick presentation of gibneys film successfully gets that appeal across, but. Fela anikulapo kuti 15 october 1938 2 august 1997, also professionally known as fela kuti, or simply fela, was a nigerian multiinstrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the afrobeat music genre and human rights activist. The only setback for the doc is when it cuts back to footage of the musical.
At the height of his popularity, he was referred to as one of africas most challenging and charismatic music performers. Aug 04, 2014 two halves of a movie do not necessarily make a whole, a problem that chokes documentarian alex gibneys latest film, finding fela. Finding fela is available worldwide from amazon, itunes or your local music store. Finding fela tells the story of fela anikulapo kutis life, his music, his social and political importance. To give proper weight to the sheer immensity of this experience the making, and remaking of fela. Sep 16, 2014 finding fela does a strong job getting the point across that kuti was an activist artist. Trailer, a look at the life and music of nigerian singer fela kuti. Filmed in 1982, the 53minute documentary captures the late nigerian musicianactivist at his peak. Finding fela is the new documentary feature about fela kutis life, his music, his social and political importance. Finding fela this latest doc from the alex gibney assembly line fails to find a compelling perspective on its subject. Two halves of a movie do not necessarily make a whole, a problem that chokes documentarian alex gibneys latest film, finding fela. This documentary highlights the nigerian superstars musical brilliance but sidesteps some of his controversial opinions. The life, music and cultural impact of charismatic performeractivist fela kuti is powerfully explored in the compelling new documentary finding fela no individual better embodies african music of the 1970s and 80s and its pivotal role in postcolonial political activism than fela kuti.
Finding fela a film by alex gibney, official website. Ricco di interviste a familiari, fan, persone che lo hanno conosciuto, il film mostra l. The search for the phenomenon fela anikulapokuti can start from his legacy, the film black president produced and personally financed by the afrobeat icon himself. Alex gibneys finding fela 2014 is a sweeping portrait of the artist as guerilla warrior. Right 20 complet en version francaise a voir online en hd 720p, full hd 1080p, uh 4k gratuit illimite sans telechargement papy streaming.
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