The film is about making music without paying attention to how things are 'supposed' to sound. While the major labels are offering small independent bands huge amounts of money, The Ex consciously chose to stay away from the industry and do things their own way. For the members of The Ex 'punk' is a way of living, simply refusing to participate in the 'grind'. This quintet from Amsterdam runs its own label and books its own concerts in a steadfastly independent way.
With modest means, the Swedish directors have produced an exclusive and perceptive portrait of the band. Filmed on location over a two year period on tour in Europe and the U.S.A in squats, clubs and avant-garde jazz festivals, during rehearsals and at home with each member of the band. Interspersed with hilarious archive material and poetic sequences, the film gives a vivid and sparkling impression of this extraordinary band.
Directed and Produced by:
Christina Hallström & Mandra Wabäck
Photography and Sound Recording
Christina Hallström & Mandra Wabäck
Editor
Katarina Türler
Sound Editor
Lex van Engelen
Concert Sound Recording
Colin McLean Zlaya Hadzic Dolf Planteydt
In 2004 CUT productions released Beautiful Frenzy on DVD, with no less than 90 minutes of extra material, together with distributor Moskwood.
For more info: www.cutproductions.net, www.moskwood.nl and www.theex.nl
Beatiful Frenzy
52' 2001
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