The Plastic People of the Universe
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Chytilová, Jana, director.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Czech Republic, 2002.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (74 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004527
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The film traces different stages in the history of the Czech rock band "The Plastic People of the Universe" and spans over more than 30 years of Czech history. Formed in 1968, following the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, the band was inspired by American music banned by the Communist dictators including The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart and The Doors. The film tells their story via unique archival footage, photographs, performances, press coverage and interviews with the musicians and their friends, including Václav Havel and Lou Reed.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Note
- Donated by the Arts and Culture Program, CEU
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2881 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 2881 (HU_OSA_00004527.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |