The Object Formerly Known as a Record
2013 · 1h 15m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Gregory W. Allen
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The Object Formerly Known as a Record
Overview
The Object Formerly Known as a Record, the Movie is a film portraying the Mexican Rock band Café Tacvba in the process of creating their latest album. The film could be described as an "Album Movie", combining the musical and philosophical ideas of the band members, beautifully rendered performances and a poetic visual-score that culminates in a truly intimate portrait of Café Tacvba's creative process.
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