Milli Vanilli

"10 million albums. 1 epic lie."

2023 1h 46m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 69

MusicDocumentary

Synopsis

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The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.

“10 million albums. 1 epic lie.”

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Cast

Fab Morvan
Self
Rob Pilatus
Self (archive footage)
Downtown Julie Brown
Self
Timbaland
Self
Diane Warren
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Luke Korem
Languages: English, German
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Luke Korem, shot by Gabriel Patay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike Schanzlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Patrick Berry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus and Downtown Julie Brown carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "10 million albums. 1 epic lie.".

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The take

Luke Korem directs. Gabriel Patay behind the camera. Mike Schanzlin scores. Patrick Berry cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 3 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Luke Korem, shot by Gabriel Patay. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mike Schanzlin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Patrick Berry shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus and Downtown Julie Brown carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "10 million albums. 1 epic lie.".
9IMDB entry: tt14666592 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 69 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.