The national premiere of «It's a Long Way to Nowhere – The Parkinsons Story», the documentary by director Caroline Richards, about the most international Portuguese rock band in recent years – The Parkinsons – and their explosion in the London music scene in 2000 , will happen in the city of Faro, on the 29th of January, at 21 pm, at the Teatro Municipal de Faro.
A the first documentary film took place on December 14, 2015, at Prince Charles Cinema, in London.
General public:
movie + concert » €12 // film: €4
CCF Members:
movie + concert» €10 // film: €2
Portugal arrives now, with this national debut in Faro, by the hand of the Film Club of Faro (CCF) and the União Sonico do Algarve.
«This will be, without a shadow of a doubt, an epic event in a “two in one” format. For the first time in many years, the Municipal Theater of Faro, characterized by a more institutional cultural program, will open its doors to the exhibition of a documentary removed from the most popular exhibition circuits. mainstream, which will be followed by an unforgettable punk-rock concert, not recommended for the faint of heart, starring the stars of the night: The Parkinsons», stresses the Cineclube.
The event also counts with the presence of the British director Caroline Richards, who will make a brief presentation of her work and will be available to answer some questions from the public.
The capacity for this concert is limited to 200 people, so the organization recommends booking tickets in advance.
The Parkinsons: The Legend
“They rock like The Stooges, they dance like Tony Manero and they party harder than Keith Moon”
(Sleazenation)
“See'em before they get locked up!”
(Independent On Sunday)
For those who like rock and roll Portuguese – in English – certainly need no introduction. Pedro Chau, Victor Torpedo and Afonso Pinto, born in Coimbra in the 70s, have always sowed the rebellious and nonconformist spirit through music, still under a retrograde sociocultural environment.
In 2000, at the dawn of the new millennium, they move to London, to escape the boredom and apathy of their hometown, and form The Parkinsons, along with fiery Scottish drummer Chris Low.
The London air of a musically advanced England, namely in the movement from punk, and with the phenomenon of Britpop into decay, they gave them a stir that would turn out to be often polemical and controversial.
They quickly build a reputation for chaos, revealing their propensity for getting naked on stage and for injecting powerful doses of adrenaline into their live performances.
Having conquered London, The Parkinsons phenomenon quickly breaks out into the rest of the UK, receiving Feedback of ecstasy and praise wherever they went.
In 2002, the band was embraced by all the British press, radio and TVs, making their presence felt in all the major music festivals in the country. They are recognized for their live chaotic irreverence – disturbing many, from the staff team to the Queen of England herself.
Amidst the frenzy of concerts, parties and hated jobs, they release their first album in 2002, entitled A Long Way to Nowhere, which is well received by British critics.
Two years later, it's time to New Wave and, in 2005, they return to the origins to edit Down with the Old World, by Rastilho. After eight years, they returned to the charge with Back To Life, as if to say: "we are still here!"
A long way to nowhere is compiled from hundreds of hours of live, and behind-the-scenes footage, along with interviews with the band and other key characters who accompanied The Parkinsons on this epic adventure.
The story of the Parkinsons is extraordinary. But was your trip just a long way to nowhere? Discover it in this original, fun, crazy and deeply human documentary and get ready for an exciting concert, not for the faint of heart. It's just that despite being mature, there are things that don't change.
The Parkinsons: BadGirl
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