PLACEBO: THIS SEARCH FOR MEANING

Since emerging from obscurity in the 1990s with provocative songs such as
“Nancy Boy” and “Bruise Pristine”, Placebo forged a decidedly unfashionable
path through the brazenly macho ‘Britpop’ scene to explore subjects such as
the body politic and the continued erosion of our human rights and our
individuality, the ever-growing epidemic of apathy in society and the hubris &
corruption of those in power. Placebo seemed to be asking the questions no
one else dared to, then dared the individual to find their own answers.
The film’s overall narrative is structured around incredible and completely new
performances of Placebo’s latest songs – taken from their recent international
hit album ‘Never Let Me Go’ – captured at Britain’s legendary Twickenham
Film Studios, where The Beatles can be seen composing a new album in Peter
Jackson’s “Get Back”; as well as intercut with archive footage of the band,
and exclusive, never-before-seen, material that spans across their entire
career, including their creative and personal collaboration with David
Bowie and his enduring influence.

Placebo in all their subversive rock 'n' roll grandeur, only on October 26 at Village Cinemas!