The Past Is a Grotesque Animal (2014)
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- Unrated
- 1h 17min
- Documentary, Biography
- 16 Jun 2014 (USA)
- Movie
of Montreal is the brainchild of Athens GA based singer/guitarist Kevin Barnes. This film documents a band's life, from festivals (Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza), on the tour bus, backstage, in the studio...nowhere was off limits.
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Dottie Alexander | ... |
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Derek Almstead | ... |
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David Barnes | ... |
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Kevin Barnes | ... |
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Nina Barnes | ... |
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| Jon Brion | ... |
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Rebecca Cash | ... |
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Matthew Paris Dawson | ... |
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Dan Donahue | ... |
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| Sam France | ... |
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Nick Gould | ... |
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Elias Gowins | ... |
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Lord Grunge | ... |
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James Huggins | ... |
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| Josh Jackson | ... |
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| Janelle Monáe | ... |
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Of Montreal | ... |
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Davey Pierce | ... |
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Ariel Pink | ... |
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Bryan Poole | ... |
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| Susan Sarandon | ... |
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| Solange | ... |
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| Andrew VanWyngarden | ... |
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Elizabeth Wheeler | ... |
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Michael Wheeler | ... |
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Directed by
| Jason Miller | ||
Written by
| Jason Miller | ... | (co-writer) |
| Andrew Napier | ... | (co-writer) |
Produced by
| Seth Hubbard | ... | executive producer |
| Matt Lunsford | ... | executive producer |
| Jason Miller | ... | producer |
| Andrew Napier | ... | producer |
Music by
| Kevin Barnes | ... | (music by) |
| Of Montreal | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Jason Miller | ||
Editing by
| Jason Miller | ||
| Andrew Napier | ||
Editorial Department
| Bossi Baker | ... | colorist |
| Diego Panich | ... | additional editor |
Sound Department
| Andrew Scott Duncan | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Andre Kelman | ... | additional add mixer |
| Drew Vandenberg | ... | sound re-recording mixer: Past is a Grotesque Animal Live Concert |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Daniel Arthur | ... | camera operator |
| Corey Barnes | ... | camera operator |
| Aubree Bernier-Clarke | ... | additional cinematography |
| Seth Cuddeback | ... | camera operator |
| Kyler Dennis | ... | additional cinematography |
| Matt Evans | ... | additional cinematography / camera operator |
| Jefferis Gray | ... | camera operator |
| Jordan Hogan | ... | camera operator |
| Andrew Napier | ... | camera operator |
| Ethan Payne | ... | camera operator |
| Hans Kristian Riise | ... | additional cinematography |
| Charles Ryan | ... | camera operator |
Animation Department
| David Barnes | ... | animator |
| Pierce Gibson | ... | animator |
| Toros Köse | ... | animator |
Additional Crew
| Lisa Callif | ... | clearance counsel |
| David Draddy | ... | technical director: Tabernacle Performance |
| Adam Stone | ... | cinematographer: Avalon Performance |
| Craig Zobel | ... | director/producer: Avalon Performance |
Thanks
| Nick Canada | ... | special thanks |
| Portia Danis | ... | special thanks |
| Dan Donahue | ... | special thanks |
| Jefferis Gray | ... | special thanks |
| Tim Nackashi | ... | special thanks |
| Ethan Payne | ... | special thanks |
| James Ponsoldt | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Staplin | ... | special thanks |
| Amanda Tannen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Polyvinyl Records
- Shrine
- Wrecking Crew (in association with)
Distributors
- Oscilloscope (2014) (United States)
- Oscilloscope (2014) (World-wide)
- Polyvinyl Records (2014) (World-wide)
Special Effects
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Storyline
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A personal, accessible look at an artist - Kevin Barnes, frontman of the endlessly versatile indie pop band of Montreal - whose pursuit to make transcendent music at all costs drives him to value art over human relationships. As he struggles with all of those around him, family and bandmates alike, he's forced to reconsider the future of the band, begging the question - is this really worth it? Written by Oscilloscope Laboratories |
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Box Office
| Budget | $100,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kevin Barnes:
I've learned how to cope with things like this cat picture. [shows picture of cat to camera] Kevin Barnes: It's not going to produce anxiety, basically is what I'm trying to say. Even though it's got a bullshit face and fucking terrible eyes and he's wearing a scarf, [throws picture down on table] Kevin Barnes: that cat will do nothing to me, because I'm strong. I have strength. See more » |