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Edinburgh International Film Festival · 2006

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2006

Mirrorball

The EIFF programme says: "Ten years on the Mirrorball programmers continue to deliver an incredible mix of pure creativity and innovation from the world of music and promos."

Programme

10 films · 8 reviews

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Before The Music Dies

Modern music is going to hell in a handbasket - or so this documentary would have us believe.

(Country: US; Year: 2006; Director: Andrew Shapter; Writer: Joel Rasmussen, Andrew Shapter; Stars: Eric Clapton, Erykah Badu, Elvis Costello, Dave Matthews)

Diesel: For Successful Living

A chronology of the fashion brand's advertising.

(Year: 2006)

loudQUIETloud: A Film about the Pixies

Review preview for loudQUIETloud: A Film about the Pixies

If you like the Pixies even a little bit, this is a rare opportunity to experience them at their best.

Chris · 3.5 out of 5
A documentary about The Pixies.

(Country: US; Year: 2006; Director: Steve Cantor and Matthew Galkin; Stars: Charles Thomson (Frank Black), Kim Deal, David Lovering, Joey Santiago)

Mirrorball|Fresh Tracks

Review preview for Mirrorball|Fresh Tracks

This year's selection is emminently missable.

George Williamson · 2 out of 5
Apparently the best the promo industry has to offer. Looks like they're in trouble.

(Year: 2006; Director: Various; Writer: Various; Stars: Various)

Mirrorball|Global Selection

Review preview for Mirrorball|Global Selection

Rarely will you see a collection of music videos so widely varied and yet of such consistently high quality.

George Williamson · 4.5 out of 5
A very fine selection of the best and most innovative of global music videos this year.

(Country: Various; Year: 2005; Director: Various; Writer: Various; Stars: Various)

Mirrorball - Animation

Annual selection of animated pop videos.

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The Refugee All Stars

Review preview for The Refugee All Stars

Niles and White capture the fear in the faces of the band members - but also their energetic fortitude and willingness to move on from their past suffering.

Amber Wilkinson · 3.5 out of 5
A documentary about a band formed by refugees from the conflict in Sierra Leone.

(Country: USA; Year: 2005; Director: Zach Niles, Banker White; Writer: Jim Bruce, Zach Niles, Banker White; Stars: Efuah Grace Ampomah, Abdul Rahim Kamara, Reuben Koroma, Francis John Langba) , Official site

Rock The Bells

Review preview for Rock The Bells

A deceptively polished work.

Chris · 3 out of 5
A concert promoter tries to reunite the Wu-Tang Clan.

(Country: US; Year: 2006; Director: Casey Suchan, Denis Henry Hennelly)