Berberian Sound Studio (Warp Films) - soundtrack by Broadcast (James Cargill)

Has any UK watmmer seen this yet? I'm assuming the new tracks are instrumental, any news is welcome.

Ooh never heard of this before - sounds an interesting premise, may well have to head over the Curzon this weekend to see it.

I saw the trailer a couple of weeks ago, looks really good. Probably no cinemas near that will be showing it though.

I went to see it at the Rio with my girlfriend a couple of weeks ago. I enjoyed it, especially because I had beer and popcorn.

Great sounds, brilliant analogue gear porn if that's your thing. It's also a little bit slow to get off the ground, which wasn't a problem for me but might grate for some. Really claustrophobic atmosphere too - but Toby Jones carries the lead role with grace. The film could easily have fallen flat if it wasn't for him. As it stands he's superb. FOUR STARS.

I was pretty surprised to see that Broadcast are musically again- but the trailer is really intense- I sadly have to wait til it drops as a DVD here in Germany.

I love the story, sounds really like something special.

Saw the trailer for this, I really want to see it in theatres. No idea where it may be shown in Toronto though...

Watched this on demand on the Curzon website (UK only I think), unfortunatly no cinemas near me showing it.

Absolutly loved the film- aside from other influences had a bit of a David Lynch vibe to it. Fantastic Broadcast soundtrack- mostly instrumental, but has some of Trish's vocals on it. Think James listed it as 'Broadcast' because Trish had been working on it when she sadly died. As well as the movie poster, Julian House designed the fantastic title sequence, as well as designs throughout the film (Reel to Reel boxes etc).

Toby Jones is superb as well. Have pre-ordered the Blu Ray out late December, read somewhere that the soundtrack may get released then as well to tie in with this.

Highly recommended if you like Italian Giallo films/ Sound Design/ Ghost Box/ Radiophonics/ Wierd Cinema etc

Just come back from a trip from Curzon Soho, and what a great little film thanks Mr. Farr for making this topic as I doubt I would've got round to seeing it otherwise

If I was being really critical (and I mean really splitting hairs): The title sequence which I assume was meant to be for the Italian film rather than the film itself had spot on design in terms of the pictures and typography used but the animation seemed far too contemporary - it was good, and slapped you in the face stylistically but didn't quite match the era they were intending. Also the ending didn't quite have the impact that I thought it could have, the whole final quarter was great (as was the incredible segue to the final act) but the last scene possibly could've developed into something a bit larger. Maybe it's because I didn't fully understand the purpose - I'd need to watch it again. As for the Lynch stylings, it's certainly got aspects of his work (e.g. electrical arcing noises and distorted screams) but I'd say overall it's quite a different feel - although saying that there's that scene which is near spot-on identical to one that comes in almost the same place time-wise in INLAND EMPIRE !

But as smokebelch says, if you're into sound design and dark brooding cinema then this really is a must see. For those that enjoy modular and analogue recording equipment and techniques this is pretty much pornography (hell where else would you have a line of dialogue in a film that talks about there being too much moisture on the condenser mic !). The sound design really was something else with every sound perfectly produced and mixed - for experimental music fans I noticed on the end credits that some of the audio work is attributed to Andrew Liles and Colin Potter and you really do notice their effort. I'd say possibly some of the best audio work I've ever heard in a film maybe bettering even that of the 3 hour soundscape of Enter The Void (if you've ever heard the bluray on a decent headphone setup you'll know how great it is).

Toby Jones's performance - of which I think this is the first film I've seen him in - was note perfect: the optimistic besuited quiet Brit that is slowly ground down into the unkempt mess of a character that he devolves into. His relationship with all the other employees and particularly Santini himself were equal parts hilarious as they were chilling.

It only seems fitting that for a film that has so much of a contribution from the hauntology scene that the end result is a film that is relentlessly haunting. Not scary - not really, just a constant sense of dark unease.

Or for the lazy: Just watch it if you like original concepts for films...

EDIT: I notice lots of great unused film posters on DJ Food's site ( http://www.djfood.org/djfood/berberian-sound-studio-posters-by-julian-house ), love to have a big print of this one -

I FLIPPING POSTED THIS IN MOST RECENT FILMS WATCHED WEEKS AGO.

I'm miles ahead of you guys.

There's a 'most recent films watched' thread ?! Good job I'm not in a position where I'm meant to check though all the topics on here ....

PINNED A few films recently watched.

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exactamondo.

For some reason I'm completely blind when it comes to pinned topics !

  On 9/20/2012 at 12:10 AM, mcbpete said:

 

 

EDIT: I notice lots of great unused film posters on DJ Food's site ( http://www.djfood.or...by-julian-house )

i love this one

Fuck yeah bring on the CD!

http://warp.net/records/broadcast/berberian-sound-studio-soundtrack

That'll be a good CD

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Anyone know where I can see this in the states? Or on the internet?

I really want to see this movie!

I feel like both the movie and soundtrack are the first Warp release(s) I've been excited about for at least a year.

  On 11/3/2012 at 11:43 AM, KY said:

I feel like both the movie and soundtrack are the first Warp release(s) I've been excited about for at least a year.

Yes, me too. I felt in love with Broadcast & The Focus Group and still had hope they would return to music sooner or later. It's good they are back and I still wait for the movie to come to DVD.