2019 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Ivan Castell
The Rise of the Synths
Synopsis
Narrated by John Carpenter, this neon-soaked documentary explores the Synthwave phenomenon. A journey through 80s nostalgia and the underground music scene that inspired "Drive" and "Stranger Things."
Details
GenreDocumentary
Release Date2019-11-01
Runtime81 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish
CountriesES, US
Production CompanyCastell & Moreno Films
IMDb
7.0(496 votes)
TMDbTMDb Page
Keywords
1980s, 1990s, 2000s, Nostalgia, Electronic Music, Pop Music, Arts & Culture, Neo-Noir, Music, Musician, Filmmaking, Near Future, Cult Movie, Technology, Metacinema, Arthouse, Nerdy, Slice of Life, Based on True Stories, Amusing, Dreamy, Inspirational, Family Friendly, Feel-Good, Heartwarming, Educational, Uplifting, Bar, Beach, College, Countryside, High School, Small Town, Restaurant, Outer Space, History, Social Media, Time Travel
Ratings
US-TV: TV-PG
Advisory
Language, Flashing Lights, Nudity
Festivals
- Bafici - Buenos Aires Festival Internacional De Cine Independiente Official competition
- International Film Festival Rotterdam
- IN-EDIT BARCELONA
- Doc'n Roll Film Festival
- Melbourne Documentary Film Festival
- F.A.M.E. Festival
- Night Visions
- Dock of the Bay
- Decibels Music Film Festival
Awards
- Byron Bay International Film Festival
Cast
John Carpenteras Himself
Ruben Martinezas Synth Rider
80s Stalloneas Himself
Carpenter Brutas Himself
Collegeas Himself
Dance with the Deadas Themselves
Drive Radioas Themselves
Dynatronas Himself
Crew
Ivan Castelldirector, producer, writer
Javier Morenoproducer
Ana Castañosaproducer
Rebeca Villarproducer
OGREcomposer
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