The tragedy of Adrian's battle with himself and his disease balanced with his joy and love of life and his creativity. This is the universal story of the razor's edge that so many artists walk between heaven and hell.
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Title: Walking in the Opposite Direction (2016)
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The tragedy of Adrian's battle with himself and his disease balanced with his joy and love of life and his creativity. This is the universal story of the razor's edge that so many artists walk between heaven and hell.
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The father of Adrian Borlands gave the filmmakers three of Adrian's guitars. He told them to sell the guitars so they could add some money to their budget. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This is an extraordinary documentary which will of course interest those knew of the 1980's cult band The Sound and its enigmatic leader Adrian Borland, but also those who have an interest in mental health, especially in the music industry.
The Sound were one of the 'great lost cult bands' who sat alongside (and many said influenced) U2 and were contemporaries of Joy Division, Gang of Four and label mates of Echo & The Bunnymen. Whilst arguably producing music that was as vibrant and revolutionary and important, they were never however 'cool'. They hailed from Wimbledon in London - rather than Liverpool or Manchester and they did not subscribe to "image" of any kind and some say, actively sabotaged their own success.
Ignored in the UK, The Sound became a substantial act in Europe and especially Holland where they thrived. Their live shows were a total force of nature and this comes across well in the film.
This well made documentary looks at their story, with a particular emphasis on their leader Adrian Borland and his descent into schizophrenia, some shocking revelations about his family life and his eventual tragic suicide and its effects on those around him.
Its deeply effecting and IMHO, a very valid addition to the cannon of music documentaries, giving a different twist on that period.
(Disclaimer....I managed the band for their first 2 albums and appear in the film).