Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback
"First avant-garde beat band in pop history"
Originally released in 2007. Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback is a documentary film. directed by Dietmar Post.
Synopsis
The monks were 5 American GIs in cold war Germany who billed themselves as the anti-Beatles; they were heavy on feedback, nihilism and electrical banjo. They had strange haircuts, dressed in black, mocked the military and rocked harder than any of their mid-sixties counterparts while managing to basically invent industrial, kraut rock, heavy metal, punk and techno music.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 4, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback about?
The monks were 5 American GIs in cold war Germany who billed themselves as the anti-Beatles; they were heavy on feedback, nihilism and electrical banjo. They had strange haircuts, dressed in black,...
Who directed Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback?
Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback was directed by Dietmar Post.
How long is Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback?
Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback released?
Monks - The Transatlantic Feedback was released on October 4, 2007 in theaters.