Glastopia (2012)
At Glastonbury 2011 Temple explores Shangri-La, Arcadia, the Unfairground, Block 9 and the Common. Here, like a futuristic graphic novel, the Festival reconnects with its radical, counter cultural origins.
In this personal film, Julien Temple, who directed the definitive documentary history of the Glastonbury Festival, explores the alternative side of the festival away from the spotlight of the main stages with their global pop superstars. In fields known as Shangri La, Arcadia, the Unfair Ground, Strummerville, Block 9 and the Common, every year an unlikely attempt at utopia takes shape. Here, the festival reconnects with its radical, countercultural origins combining underground music, performance art and some of the funniest and most provocative sights of the festival with a dark, urgent 21st century spontaneity. Filmed at the 2011 festival, this 75 minute documentary features Michael Eavis, the creators of, and visitors to the true heart of the Glastonbury, and, fuelled by the music of tomorrow, explores the hopes, dreams and personal utopias of those who, for one weekend in June, come together as the tribes of 21st Century Albion.
Cast
- Michael Eavis - self
- Chris Coates - self
- Deborah Armstrong - self
- Raphael England - self
- Bridey Watson - self
- The Watson Family - self
- Demelza Woodridge - self
- Lee Robertson - self
- Eddie Hart - self
- Una Cousins - self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Glastopia about?
- In this personal film, Julien Temple, who directed the definitive documentary history of the Glastonbury Festival, explores the alternative side of the festival away from the spotlight of the main stages with their global pop superstars. In fields known as Shangri La, Arcadia, the Unfair Ground, Strummerville, Block 9 and the Common, every year an unlikely attempt at utopia takes shape. Here, the festival reconnects with its radical, countercultural origins combining underground music, performance art and some of the funniest and most provocative sights of the festival with a dark, urgent 21st century spontaneity. Filmed at the 2011 festival, this 75 minute documentary features Michael Eavis, the creators of, and visitors to the true heart of the Glastonbury, and, fuelled by the music of tomorrow, explores the hopes, dreams and personal utopias of those who, for one weekend in June, come together as the tribes of 21st Century Albion.
- Who directed Glastopia?
- Glastopia was directed by Julien Temple.
- Who stars in Glastopia?
- Glastopia stars Michael Eavis, Chris Coates, Deborah Armstrong, Raphael England, Bridey Watson, The Watson Family.
- What genre is Glastopia?
- Glastopia is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Glastopia produced?
- Glastopia was produced in United Kingdom.