I wanted to experiment with editing once again and i see people suggesting this to new editors all the time by creating a trailer for a film which is on my computer. Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie enthusiast, and cant help but put his own spin on the experience. Tom berninger chronicles his time spent on the road as a. Mistaken for strangers deutscher kinotrailer youtube. Mistaken for strangers is as much a film about its director as it is about the national, which may qualify it as an entirely new kind of rock doc. Its a film that, while featuring the indie rock group the national, is in no way about the national. Mistaken for strangers feels like a depressed guy riding his famous older siblings coattails in a vain attempt to make sense out of his life. The national mistaken for strangers lyrics genius lyrics. After 10 years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they were finally enjoying wider recognition. Although theyre surging ahead with a new album this may, the national will soon look back at their past efforts with a new documentary entitled, mistaken for strangers.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 27, 2015. Today, theyre performing on one of the most popular country music stages of all time. Tom and matt berninger, the frontman of the national, stand in front of an infinity pool in l. Matt berninger, singer for the increasingly successful band, hires his mild fuckup metalhead of a younger brother, tom, to act as a roadie. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious, unusual, and moving film about two brothers, matt and tom berninger. Halligan benjamin and robert edgar and kirsty faircloughisaacs, 20. A budding filmmaker and horror movie enthusiast, tom brought along his camera to film. The rock doc mistaken for strangers isnt really about the. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead. The national documentary mistaken for strangers getting. Matt berninger, singer for the increasingly successful band, hires his mild fuckup metalhead of a younger brother, tom, to act as a roadie on a big european tour. Good quality bluray version of this iconic documentary. Mistaken for strangers is a 20 documentary film featuring the american indie rock band the national. Which, in this case, is no small achievement considering the previous titles by this documentarys novice filmmakerthe horror thrillers dirt under his nails and wages of sinboth end in murderous rampages.
If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of mistaken for strangers on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs. Fans will be thankful that the film is scored, in part, by the nationals tunes, but those apathetic to their music will enjoy focusing on the unique cinematic aspects of the film. Download our app, available for iphone and android. The song was released on april 30, 2007 in the uk and may 1, 2007 in the us as the albums first single. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. May 09, 2014 mistaken for strangers is available on dvd and on demand. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a truly hilarious, unusual, and moving film about two. Apr 10, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it. Mistaken for strangers follows the national on its biggest tour to date. Selfdoubt, loneliness, feelings of inadequacy giving way to anguished triumphif mistaken for strangers werent a documentary about the national, it could just as easily be one of their songs. Tom and matt berninger of the national on their film mistaken for.
Mistaken for strangers ist ein filmischer schelmenroman. This is a pretty great film and as a fan of the national id been waiting to watch it for ages and it nearly pulls it off. Mistaken for strangers 2014 stream and watch online. At first, while reading the summary, i wasnt intrigued, turned off actually. After 10 years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they. Starz digital media and theatrical distributor abramorama are teaming up to release tom berningers. Matt berninger, lead singer of the rock band the national, invites his metalhead younger brother, tom to film their biggest tour yet. Mar 28, 2014 over at the dissolve today, david ehrlich interviews national frontman matt berninger and his filmmaker brother tom about their recently released documentary mistaken for strangers. Only son is inaccurate, since abraham will have other sons. Blank slate, on the other hand, is a bit more lighthearted than most of the nationals current material. Mar 02, 20 mistaken for strangers in us theaters april 17, 20.
A heartbreaking and hilarious documentary about sibling rivalry and indie rock. The grand ole opry is known for its famous names and legendary vocal performances. It is also the namesake of a 20 documentary about the band. This behindthescenes look at life on tour with the us indie outfit was ably shot. Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the tom berningerdirected movie via subscription. May 03, 2010 the national mistaken for strangers the national. The national film mistaken for strangers pitchfork. Yearning to watch mistaken for strangers on your tv or mobile device at home. Filmen wie dem autobiografisch motivierten tourfilm mistaken for strangers us, 20, dem festivalfilm louder than. Its funny affecting and obviously the tunes are great, the one thing that let it down slightly for me was the slightly scripted documentary feeling i got in a few places, where youd questions the veracity of whats happening and why theres a bunch of other camera. Apr 30, 2007 mistaken for strangers is the second track on the nationals 2007 album, boxer. After ten years as critical darlings, the band was finally enjoying wider recognition. You get mistaken for strangers by your own friends when you pass them at night under the silvery, silvery citibank lights arm in arm in arm and eyes and eyes glazing under oh, you wouldnt want an angel watching over, surprise, surprise, they wouldnt wanna watch another uninnocent, elegant fall into the unmagnificent lives of adults.
Lead singer matt berninger invited his younger brother, tom to join them as a roadie, but tom has other ideas and his camera comes along for the ride. Inevitably, toms moonlighting as an irreverent documentarian creates some drama for the band on the road. The national documentary mistaken for strangers getting theatrical release in march. Strangers meeting at the edge of the projection surface table encourage. The nationals mistaken for strangers documentary gets. The opening film at this years tribeca film festival was, ostensibly, that movie about the national. The isaacs are an awardwinning family gospel group. Jan 14, 2014 mistaken for strangers, the documentary about the national, will receive a theatrical release this spring. Mistaken for strangers is the second track on the nationals 2007 album, boxer. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for. Fans will be thankful that the film is scored, in part, by the nationals tunes, but those apathetic to their music will enjoy. In 2010, rock band the national were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career. Mistaken for strangers 20, directed by tom berninger.
Mistaken for strangers dogwoof documentary distribution. Mistaken for strangers in us theaters april 17, 20. Mistaken for strangers is a single from the nationals 2007 fourth studio album boxer. Mistaken for strangers by the national album listen. For decades, theyre been using their unique bluegrass sound to spread gods message of love and salvation. Apr 02, 2017 in 2010, rock band the national were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since. Its in fact about the selfprofessed screwup younger brother of the bands successful, attractive and charismatic frontman. The film is less about the national than about the berninger. Toms camera captures his journey as he finds himself living in matts shadow and acting out in a way only a little brother can drinking, complaining, and struggling to balance his ambition with his responsibilities. If youre here ill assume youve already purchased boxer and realize that, though mistaken for strangers is an amazing song, it hardly characterizes the album. Matt and tom berninger on the nationals documentary. Mar 28, 2014 the best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it.
After ten years as a band, and five critically acclaimed albums, they were finally enjoying wider recognition. Mistaken for strangers 20 directed by tom berninger. Apr 18, 20 the opening film at this years tribeca film festival was, ostensibly, that movie about the national. Mistaken for strangers a film by tom berninger available on dvd and on demand.
In 2010, the national released their fifth album, high violet. Mistaken for strangers, the documentary about the national, will receive a theatrical release this spring. In actuality, the documentary, mistaken for strangers, isnt exactly focused on the national. An uneven study of the relationship between national rocker matt berninger and his brother. Sometimes mistaken for a selfportrait, authorization is better understood as a. Mistaken for strangers is a song by brooklynbased indie rock band the national from their fourth studio album, boxer. Listen to songs by the national on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. The film is directed by tom berninger, brother of lead singer matt berninger, and premiered 17 april 20 at the tribeca film festival in new york city. The band serves more as a backdrop for what may be the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap.
Directed by tom berninger, the jealous and lovably hapless younger brother of the lead singer of the national, mistaken for strangers was the opening night film at the tribeca film. What holds mistaken for strangers back from greatnessor even goodnessis the frequent impression that tom is playing up his foibles and failures for effect. Thats pretty much what weve got here with mistaken for strangers, perhaps one of the great rockdocs of all time. Mar 27, 2014 impossible to ignore that mistaken for strangers delivers on that front, with thrilling and candid onstage footage that allows the bands music to come alive. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that ive ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since spinal tap, mistaken for strangers is a. That said, santa clara levels everything off of boxer with beautiful, somber glory. Hailed by michael moore as one of the best documentaries about a band that i ve ever seen and by pitchfork as the funniest, most meta music movie since. Matt and tom berninger on the nationals documentary mistaken. Three identical strangers documentary is the shocking. A warm, curiously selfreflexive, and surprisingly moving film that never limits itself to the bands following tom isnt a big national fan, mistaken for strangers is the rare tour documentary that actually goes behind the music. With tom berninger, matt berninger, bryce dessner, bryan devendorf. Perspektiven des musikdokumentarfilms springerlink. The best thing about mistaken for strangers, a new documentary about the band the national, is that you dont have to be a fan to enjoy it.
According to the wrap, the film will premiere in select theaters and be available on. Mistaken for strangers 20 full movie video dailymotion. Lead singer matt berninger invited his younger brother, tom to join. Everything you need to know about mistaken for strangers. Newbie roadie tom lead singer matt berningers younger brother is a heavy metal and horror movie. An amazingly intimate and spirited film, mistaken for strangers delves into the joys and struggles of brotherhood. Then there are the shafrangallandkellman triplets, once notorious in their own right, and now the subject of an excellent new documentary, tim wardles. Apr 10, 2014 an aspiring filmmaker, tom brought along a video camera and started to make a documentary. Over at the dissolve today, david ehrlich interviews national frontman matt berninger and his filmmaker brother tom about their recently released. Mistaken for strangers is een alternatieve rock band uit eindhoven. An aspiring filmmaker, tom brought along a video camera and started to make a documentary.
As they were about to embark on the biggest tour of their career, lead singer matt berninger invited his younger brother, tom, to be a part of their tour crew. To set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of mistaken for strangers on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account. Mistaken for strangers is available on dvd and on demand. Matt and tom berninger on mistaken for strangers unusual.
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