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Deep Dive: We Are Modeselektor (2013)

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We Are Modeselektor
We Are Modeselektor follows Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary, the members of the electronic music group Modeselektor. The film provides insights into their origins, including the meaning of 'Seilscheibenpfeiler' and the story behind their first tracks. It captures their experiences growing up in a small village and the significance of their hometown, Monkeytown. The documentary runs for 72 minutes and serves multiple narratives, including a post-German reunification perspective and a travel report. It portrays the friendship between Bronsert and Szary, which fuels their passion for techno music as they transition from local performances to global stages.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary in their hometown.
  • •Find out the meaning of 'Seilscheibenpfeiler'.
  • •See how they travel by coach versus flying.

Did You Know

•The film is directed by Romi Agel and Holger Wick.
•Modeselektor's first tracks are discussed in the film.
•The documentary is 72 minutes long.

Perfect For

Techno music fansDocumentary enthusiastsFans of German culture