Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014)

Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) poster

As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.

Director: Pini Schatz
Genre: Documentary, Music, Comedy
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ohad Milstein
Editing: Dov Steuer
Production: Vice Versa Films
Country: Germany, Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights

Keywords

biography, music documentary, documentary

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Pini Schatz
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music, Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks about?
As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.
Who directed Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks was directed by Pini Schatz.
Who stars in Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks stars Izhar Ashdot, Jello Biafra, Joe Elliott, Kristian Hoffman, Yael Levita, Yair Nitzani.
How long is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks is a Documentary, Music, Comedy film.
Where was Never Turn Your Back On Sparks produced?
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks was produced in Germany, Israel, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Never Turn Your Back On Sparks?
The themes of Never Turn Your Back On Sparks include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Comedians' Lives and Stage Lights.