A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa (1993)
The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featuring interviews with Zappa and backstage scenes from the 1970s and 1980s. The entire film is divided into chapters discussing the most important themes in Zappa's life and work.
Director: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Cast
- Frank Zappa - Self
- Dweezil Zappa - Self
- Ahmet Zappa - Self
- Keith Moon - Self (archive footage)
- Brian May - Self
- Ringo Starr - Self (archive footage)
- Keith Richards - Self
- Nicolas Slonimsky - Self
- Neil Jordan - Self (archive footage)
- Andy Summers - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Klaus Hundsbichler
Production: DoRo Productions
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Keywords
composer, avant-garde, progressive rock, bandleader, the mother of invention, american musician
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa about?
- The documentary examines Frank Zappa and his music through archive footage, including unique video excerpts from Austrian television archives featuring interviews with Zappa and backstage scenes from the 1970s and 1980s. The entire film is divided into chapters discussing the most important themes in Zappa's life and work.
- Who directed A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa?
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa was directed by Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher.
- Who stars in A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa?
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa stars Frank Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, Ahmet Zappa, Keith Moon, Brian May, Ringo Starr.
- How long is A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa?
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
- What genre is A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa?
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa produced?
- A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa was produced in Austria.