Pink Floyd: Live in Venice
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice

Movie spotlight

Pink Floyd: Live in Venice

1989
Movie
90 min
English

Live concert by Pink Floyd in Piazza San Marco, Venezia, in 1989, performing: Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Learning To Fly, Yet Another Movie, Round And Around, Sorrow, The Dogs Of War, On The Turning Away, Time, The Great Gig In The Sky, Wish You Were Here, Money, Another Brick In The Wall, part two, Comfortably Numb, Run Like Hell.

Insights

IMDb8.5/10
Director: Not explicitly credited, but directed by David Mallet for broadcastGenres: Concert Film, Music

Plot Summary

This is a recording of Pink Floyd's legendary free concert performed on July 15, 1989, in St. Mark's Square, Venice. The performance features a selection of their most iconic songs, delivered to an estimated audience of over 200,000 people.

Critical Reception

While not a traditional film release, the Venice concert was a globally televised event that was met with widespread enthusiasm by fans for its spectacular staging and the band's powerful performance. It is often cited as a highlight of the 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' tour.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and musically impressive performance in an iconic location.

  • Captures the energy and grandeur of a major stadium rock band playing a unique, massive free event.

  • Celebrated for its state-of-the-art stage production and flawless execution of classic Pink Floyd material.

Google audience: Audience reaction to the broadcast and available recordings is overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the band's performance, the unique setting, and the overall atmosphere of the event.

Fun Fact

The concert was a highly ambitious undertaking, involving a floating stage on the Grand Canal and requiring a massive effort to install sound and lighting equipment across the delicate historical Venetian architecture.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review