It’s time
to go back
Documentary film. 82 minutes. hd
Written and directed by iván castell
Narrated by John Carpenter
Original Soundtrack by Ogre
Produced by castell & moreno films (spain) and 9am media lab (USA)
LOCKDOWN GOT YOU DOWN AND LONGING FOR SIMPLER TIMES? DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO GO BACK AND ENJOY EVERYTHING THAT WAS GREAT ABOUT THE 80S AND CELEBRATE THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SYNTHWAVE.
Narrated by iconic director John Carpenter, The Rise Of The Synths travelled to 9 countries to interview the scene’s biggest stars and original trailblazers. The film explores the roots of the now breakout Synthwave scene, charting its humble online and underground beginnings to itsimpact on today’s pop culture.
So what is Synthwave? An irresistible blend of nostalgia and music; of creative processes and cultural references; of reappropriation and legitimate creation. More than a random revival, Synthwave has become a celebration of shared memories, with an ever-evolving sound now emerging as a chart topping worldwide retro cultural phenomenon.
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT
THE RISE OF THE SYNTHS
“A delicious piece of nostalgia”
@RakkertRooie
“What a beautiful love letter to Synthwave”
@Alvaro__Nada
“80s Stallone though. Stole the show”
@Julesneonfawkes
“Wow, what a gorgeous documentary”
@ElGBogavante
“This has made me relive my childhood”
@MrRubito
“You can’t miss this. Visually wild”
@Oriludic
