Blinken OSA Archivum
The Plastic People of the Universe [2002]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00004527
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The Plastic People of the Universe
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Language of Subtitles
English
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Published
Czech Republic, 2002.
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Physical Description
DVD-ROM (74 min.)
Contents 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.
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Donated by the Arts and Culture Program, CEU
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DIGIFILMOSA Film LibraryOSA Film LibraryFL Record 2881-Audio VisualAccess Copy, MP4 format
Blinken OSA Archivum at Central European University
  • Opening Hours:
    Monday-Friday 10AM-5:45PM
  • Telephone:
    +36-1-327-3250
  • Address:
    H-1051 Budapest, Arany János u. 32.
  • E-mail:
    info@osaarchivum.org
The Plastic People of the Universe [2002]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00004527
MovingImageIconMoving Image
General Information
Director/Creator
General Information
Original Title
The Plastic People of the Universe
General Information
Language
General Information
Language of Subtitles
English
General Information
Published
Czech Republic, 2002.
General Information
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (74 min.)
Contents 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
Bibliographic Information
Note
Donated by the Arts and Culture Program, CEU
Holdings
DVD
Item Type
DVD
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
-
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
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Digital Film
Blinken OSA Archivum at Central European University
  • Opening Hours:
    Monday-Friday 10AM-5:45PM
  • Telephone:
    +36-1-327-3250
  • Address:
    H-1051 Budapest, Arany János u. 32.
  • E-mail:
    info@osaarchivum.org