A reflection on the phenomenon of the touring musician
"I shot this film with a 16mm wind-up Bolex, and the 25th Anniversary tour of Dutch band The Ex, when they embarked on a 'convey tour' with about 25 performing comrades. If half the battle is getting there and half the battle is joy, then the other half is madness. I thank all of the musicians who float in and out — of the film, in particular, and my life, in general." — Jem Cohen
Director: Jem Cohen
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I loved this; watched it like 50 times on a loop.The camera movement feels natural as its handheld and follows the flow of the performances or the moving of the vehicle. The viewer is given breaks of tranquility before going back to the business of the concerts. It uses montage v…
