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200387 minAdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Rocket Brothers

200387 minAdocumentary

7.0/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Four years of daily life with the Danish rock band Kashmir unfold after the success of their album 'The Good Life.

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Kasper Torsting

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Four years of daily life with the Danish rock band Kashmir unfold after the success of their album 'The Good Life.

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Kasper Torstingdirector

Kasper Eistrup

Kasper Eistrupcast

Mads Tunebjergcast

Asger Techaucast

Henrik Lindstrand

Henrik Lindstrandcast

Synopsis

Kasper Eistrup, lead singer of the Danish rock band Kashmir, faces the pressures of the music industry in the 2003 documentary 'Rocket Brothers.' The film follows the band over four years, beginning after the release of their album 'The Good Life.' It captures their creative process while working on 'Zitilites,' revealing struggles with writer's block and internal conflicts. A notable moment includes Eistrup's audition for Roger Waters' Pink Floyd tour, reflecting the band's ambitions and challenges in breaking into the American market.

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