Pop Redemption (2013)

A black metal band it is about to split up. In their way to one last gig at Hellfest festival an accidental death triggers numerous misadventures to four metalheads.

Director:

Martin Le Gall

Writers:

Mark Eacersall (scenario), Martin Le Gall (scenario)

Stars:

Julien Doré, Grégory Gadebois, Jonathan Cohen

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Julien Doré	...	Alex
Grégory Gadebois	...	JP
Jonathan Cohen	...	Pascal
Yacine Belhousse	...	Erik
Audrey Fleurot	...	Martine Georges
Alexandre Astier	...	Chef SR
Délia Espinat-Dief	...	Julia
Arsène Mosca	...	Patron Star Club
Christophe Kourotchkine	...	Commandant Riquenbaquet
Vincent Leenhardt	...	Adjudant Meyer
Julien Renon	...	Gendarme Brian
Evelyne Macko	...	Yue-You
Magali Miniac	...	Michèle
James Rowe	...	Dozzy Cooper
Philippe Vieux	...	Animateur Fête de la Fraise

Storyline

A black metal band it is about to split up. In their way to one last gig at Hellfest festival an accidental death triggers numerous misadventures to four metalheads.

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Plot Keywords:

black metal | hippie | police chase | policewoman | police band | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

France

Language:

French

Release Date:

5 June 2013 (France)

Also Known As:

Happy Metal

Filming Locations:

Castelsagrat, Midi-Pyrénées, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films d'Avalon, 22h22, Gaumont

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The end concert take place in the "Hellfest" festival, one of the biggest metal fan reunion of Europe. Some images have been shoot during a real "gig"

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Soundtracks

Who's Fucking Pissed In My Well?
Performed by The Brian Jonestown Massacre (as Brian Jonestown Massacre)

User Reviews

Metal is forever

'Pop Redemption' aka 'Happy Metal' tells the story of a fictional band, four guys who stick together out of habit, although they feel like splitting up. Three of them have a life, a job, a girlfriend etc., but the singer just totally lives the dream of becoming a star with the loudest, nastiest black metal band he can imagine. When they get a gig offer at the famous Hellfest festival, they travel in a van across France with disastrous consequences: they kill a man in a traffic accident, lose their van, and when they are wanted by the police, their only possible disguise is as a flower power band. For who would expect evil black metal maniacs to pose as hippies? When a young fan recognizes the band nonetheless, she tries to help them escape the police and get to the festival in time - even if it's the last thing they'll ever do...

This is a comedy which playfully bridges the gap between two generations. On one hand, many Beatles quotes and the 70s design of the titles makes the 50+ generation remember their youth inside the yellow submarine; on the other hand, the next generation who plays music to destroy speakers and praise Satan is actually not so different, even if they dress in black. It's a comedy with a lot of music, but many contents beyond that, such as the universal theme of friendship. Why do the 4 guys stay together despite the catastrophic situation they get into? Because being in a band is more than just making music. Any kind of music, for that matter. Very funny movie, but also with some substance below the surface.