Program Series: Music Film
Trondheim is one of the most exciting places in the country for anyone interested in music. We have a range of concert venues, exciting festivals, and countless enthusiasts dedicated to making our city an even better music hub. As a tribute to everyone who lives and breathes music, we have put together a program series consisting of music films about influential artists, bands, and trends in the music world. Joining us in this endeavor is one of the city's major music institutions: Rockheim - The National Museum of Popular Music. Together, we have selected five different films that shed light on how music shapes our lives.
Brev til Håkon Banken
Håkon Banken (1949-2018) is a distinctive figure in Norwegian music history. This modest country and dance band musician sold over half a million cassette tapes and was highly popular in the 70s and 80s. However, his life was also marked by anxiety and depression. He almost never performed live and rarely gave interviews.
The screening on Wednesday 7. March at 17:00 marks the world premiere of the film. The films directors; Sven Arild Storberget from Elverum and Martin Walther from Trondheim will be present for a Q&A after the screening on this day.
The screening on Saturday 9. March 14:15 will be introduced by Morten Haugdahl, senior curator at Rockheim.
Somliga går med trasiga skor
Cornelis Vreeswijk (1937-1987) left a profound mark on Scandinavian music and popular culture. But even if he was a beloved troubadour advocating for the marginalized in society, he had several darker sides such as alcoholism, jealousy, and violence.
The screenings on Tuesday 5. March 17:45 and Saturday 9. March 12:00 will be introduced by Kristian Krokfoss, museum presenter at Rockheim.
VIKA!
Wirginia Szmit is not like other 84-year-olds. Under the name DJ Vika, she is a star in Warsaw's nightlife. Full of energy, she lives life by her own rules and parties as if tomorrow hardly exists.
The screening on Friday 8. March 14:00 will be introduced by Tone Erlien Myrvold, researcher at Norwegian Centre for Traditional Music and Dance.
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO | OPUS
Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023) composed the music for several modern film classics, including The Last Emperor (1987) and The Revenant (2015). In this concert film, he is in the final phase of his life but gathers strength for one last performance. He sits at the piano and performs 20 of his works - both film music and other compositions.
Tip: Don't miss out on Monster at this years festival. This is the last film that Ryuichi Sakamoto composed music for.
The screenings on Monday 4. March 19:00 and Thursday 7. March 16:45 will be introduced by Mathias Østrem, curator at Rockheim.
THE STONES AND BRIAN JONES
The Rolling Stones is undoubtedly one of the most legendary rock bands in history. This documentary explores the key to the band's success and reveals how founder Brian Jones was left in the shadows of history. Brian Jones was a creative musical genius but struggled with serious drug abuse and met a tragic fate. In 1969, he was excluded from the band he had started, and just one month later, he drowned in a swimming pool.
The screenings Wednesday 6. March 19:00 and Saturday 9. March 16:15 will be introduced by Bjørnar Bruket, Music librarian at Rockheim.
