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Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall

2011·Movie
1h 20min

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

A real life story, show business, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

This documentary looks at the conception, design and live shows of The Wall performed by Pink Floyd in 1980 and 1981. It features in-depth 1980s era interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Richard Wright and Nick Mason and shows footage of The Wall performed at Earl's Court in 1980. It also features archival footage of the Syd Barrett era Pink Floyd and discusses how David Gilmour was brought into the band to initially augment their live shows when Syd became unreliable due to his drug problem and how Gilmour ultimately replaced him.
Rock Music DocumentaryBehind the ScenesThe WallPink FloydRoger WatersSyd BarrettMusic HistoryArchival FootageIconic AlbumBand Dynamics

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall?

1 h 20 min

Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall runs 1 h 20 min.

Is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall?

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