Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko (1991)

An intimate music portrait of American composer Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko (1991) poster

For the past ten years Zappa in composing has turned away from Rock and Roll music - for which he first became famous - and has been working on new, contemporary, orchestral electronic music; in solitude and beyond any commercial conventions or commitments. It is the first time that Zappa has allowed a film crew to study him during compositional work, actually filming the first moments of a new compositional process. By contrast, in a staged interview Zappa gives comments on music. This film seeks to reveal the sensetivities of Zappa's personality and character also beyond narrative content.

Director: Henning Lohner
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Frank Zappa
Cinematography: Van Theodore Carlson
Editing: Sven Fleck
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

composer, bandleader, the mother of invention, rock, experimental music, avant garde, american musician

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko about?
For the past ten years Zappa in composing has turned away from Rock and Roll music - for which he first became famous - and has been working on new, contemporary, orchestral electronic music; in solitude and beyond any commercial conventions or commitments. It is the first time that Zappa has allowed a film crew to study him during compositional work, actually filming the first moments of a new compositional process. By contrast, in a staged interview Zappa gives comments on music. This film seeks to reveal the sensetivities of Zappa's personality and character also beyond narrative content.
Who directed Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko?
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko was directed by Henning Lohner.
Who stars in Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko?
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko stars Frank Zappa, John Cage, Matt Groening, Iannis Xenakis, Pierre Boulez, Karlheinz Stockhausen.
How long is Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko?
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko?
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko produced?
Frank Zappa: Peefeeyatko was produced in United States of America.