Chorus Angelorum
Chorus Angelorum

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Chorus Angelorum

1985
Movie
13 min
Dutch

A man wants to invite an angel into his home and therefore steals some items from a church to make his task easier.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Bastian ClevéGenres: Documentary, Music

Plot Summary

This documentary chronicles the enigmatic avant-garde music group The Residents during their 1985 '25th Anniversary Tour'. It captures their performances, interviews, and the unique visual and sonic world they inhabit. The film offers a glimpse into the band's mysterious persona and their dedication to artistic innovation. It showcases their confrontational and surreal approach to music and performance.

Critical Reception

Chorus Angelorum received niche acclaim within experimental and avant-garde music circles. Critics lauded its unique insight into the notoriously reclusive band, praising its raw and unfiltered portrayal of their artistic process and performance style. While not a mainstream hit, it is considered a valuable document for fans and scholars of The Residents.

What Reviewers Say

  • Captures the intense and surreal live experience of The Residents.

  • Offers rare, unfiltered access to the reclusive band.

  • A must-see for fans of experimental music and art.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche nature, but those available praise its authenticity and the unique, often challenging, artistic vision of The Residents it presents.

Fun Fact

The documentary was filmed during The Residents' '25th Anniversary Tour', a tour which, ironically, celebrated the band's first decade of existence, highlighting their playful approach to time and identity.

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