Heavy Metal auf dem Lande (2006)

Heavy Metal auf dem Lande (2006) poster

Donzdorf on the edge of the Swabian mountains in Southern Germany. A village just like any other, with a pointed church spire, a supermarket and a new housing estate. But Donzdorf is the seat of "Nuclear Blast Records", one of the world's most successful independent heavy-metal record companies. The company's boss, Markus Staiger, grew up with heavy metal, like many young people in rural areas, and has turned his enthusiasm into an empire with branches in Los Angeles and other major cities. Housewives from the village work for the mail order department, sending out bloody skulls to every conceivable place in the world. Listening Sessions are held in the village pub, where the offerings are commented on by the regulars as critically as by international journalists. The film takes a look at the occasionally comical interaction of the tranquil village inhabitants with the rather crude hard rock scene.

Director: Andreas Geiger
Genre: Documentary, Music
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Editing: Jürgen Winkelblech
Production: ARTE, SWR
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Andreas Geiger
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heavy Metal auf dem Lande about?
Donzdorf on the edge of the Swabian mountains in Southern Germany. A village just like any other, with a pointed church spire, a supermarket and a new housing estate. But Donzdorf is the seat of "Nuclear Blast Records", one of the world's most successful independent heavy-metal record companies. The company's boss, Markus Staiger, grew up with heavy metal, like many young people in rural areas, and has turned his enthusiasm into an empire with branches in Los Angeles and other major cities. Housewives from the village work for the mail order department, sending out bloody skulls to every conceivable place in the world. Listening Sessions are held in the village pub, where the offerings are commented on by the regulars as critically as by international journalists. The film takes a look at the occasionally comical interaction of the tranquil village inhabitants with the rather crude hard rock scene.
Who directed Heavy Metal auf dem Lande?
Heavy Metal auf dem Lande was directed by Andreas Geiger.
Who stars in Heavy Metal auf dem Lande?
Heavy Metal auf dem Lande stars Markus Staiger, Oliver Barth, Michael Siegl, Senay Aytemiz, Johannes Braun.
What genre is Heavy Metal auf dem Lande?
Heavy Metal auf dem Lande is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Heavy Metal auf dem Lande produced?
Heavy Metal auf dem Lande was produced in Germany.