Fraktus

"The last chapter of music history."

2012 1h 35m DE

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 47

MusicComedy

Synopsis

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German mockumentary about the history of the techno band of the same name. Fraktus were once considered the pioneers of techno. Now, after 25 years, they are planning their big comeback. The band is supported by their manager Roger Dettner, who used a trick to get the band back together.

“The last chapter of music history.”

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Cast

Devid Striesow
Roger Dettner
Heinz Strunk
Torsten Bage
Rocko Schamoni
Dirk 'Dickie' Schubert
Jacques Palminger
Bernd Wand
Piet Fuchs
Winnie
Alex Christensen
Himself
H.P. Baxxter
Himself
Dieter Meier
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lars Jessen
Writers: Lars Jessen, Rocko Schamoni, Heinz Strunk
Languages: English, German, Spanish
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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Released 14 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Spanish.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lars Jessen, shot by Piet Fuchs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Devid Striesow and Heinz Strunk and Rocko Schamoni carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The last chapter of music history.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1971571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lars Jessen directs. Piet Fuchs behind the camera. Carsten Meyer scores. Sebastian Schultz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in English, German, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 14 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, German, Spanish.
3Directed by Lars Jessen, shot by Piet Fuchs. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Carsten Meyer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sebastian Schultz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Devid Striesow and Heinz Strunk and Rocko Schamoni carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "The last chapter of music history.".
8IMDB entry: tt1971571 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.