Bananaz

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bananaz
Directed by Ceri Levy
Written by Ceri Levy,
Jamie Hewlett
Starring Damon Albarn
Jamie Hewlett
2D
Noodle
Russel Hobbs
Murdoc Niccals
Cinematography Screen International
Release date(s) February 7 at the Berlin Film Festival
Running time 92 minutes
Language English

Bananaz is a documentary film about the animated music group Gorillaz. It is directed by Ceri Levy.

Contents

[edit] Information

According to Gorillaz-Unofficial, the film was released at the Berlin Film Festival on February 07, 2008. Its runtime is 92 minutes.

[edit] Fans.Gorillaz.com - Official Fansite

“ Screen International will be announcing today the release and debut of the Ceri Levy film Bananaz. The definitive Gorillaz documentary, Bananaz is the product of seven years and hundreds of hours of film as Levy followed the band and their friends Jamie Hewlett and Damon Albarn through a whirlwind of successes.

More info as it comes in this highly exciting development in the world of Gorillaz.[1]

 ”

[edit] Gorillaz-Unofficial

“ A new documentary film about Gorillaz will soon be released, the official Gorillaz fansite has revealed here. The film will focus on the creative processes that brought the Gorillaz band to life, and on their two co-creators, Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. Titled "Bananaz", the film is the result of the director Ceri Levy following Damon and Jamie as they worked on Gorillaz projects for seven years, including the very early days of the project. Hundreds of hours of film was accumulated during this time. A very small portion of the footage has already been seen - the live visuals for Latin Simone (Que Pasa Contigo?) for the Demon Days live shows, was filmed as part of the project, and gives an idea as to what fans can expect from the film. Ceri Levy has also worked on previous documentary films to do with Damon's band Blur.

More details such as screening times and release formats as we get them.[2]

 ”

[edit] 2008 Screenings

[edit] Reception

The documentary received a few positive reviews but majority of the reviews were fair to negative.

[edit] Review Summary

Based on reviews gathered, the following are review summaries about Bananaz:

  • The documentary featured Gorillaz' animated interlude, vintage looking films, and stop-start still photos as a part of the animation.[7]
  • An opinion about the movie is that it lacks structure and information.[8]
  • Some even complaint of poor audio.[9]

[edit] References

  1. ^ fans.gorillaz.com :: news
  2. ^ gorillaz_news: Documentary film on Gorillaz "Bananaz" coming soon
  3. ^ http://gorillaz-news.livejournal.com/214841.html
  4. ^ http://2008.sxsw.com/film/screenings/film/F12044.html#top
  5. ^ http://www.indielisboa.com/amit/eng/page.php?200
  6. ^ http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/films/bananaz/
  7. ^ http://suchandrika.wordpress.com/2008/02/15/a-celluloid-scrapbook/ wordpress.com
  8. ^ http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/reviews/sxsw-movie-review-bananaz.php
  9. ^ http://moviedigs.blogspot.com/2008/03/bananaz.html

[edit] External links

v • d • e
Gorillaz
2D · Murdoc Niccals · Noodle · Russel Hobbs
Albums & EPs
Remix & Compilations
DVDs
Singles
Interview albums
Collaborators
Related articles
 This animation-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.