Punk rock is often associated with violence. Punk culture was especially prevalent in the 70s of the last century. Criticism of society values, neglect of generally accepted rules - all this has become the basis of the punk movement. It is logical that such a major movement could not but leave a mark, not only in music, but also in films. Films about punks, as a rule, often do not correspond to reality. However, there are professional directors who are interested in this rebellious direction. As a result, from time to time high-quality films about punks appear on the screens, which fully tell what kind of movement it is. This article presents the most popular paintings that demonstrate the life of this culture.
"Punk from Salt Lake City"
The film tells about the difficult life of two guys, to whom luck turned their backs from childhood. The protagonists Steve and Heroin Bob spend all their time at parties. Many films about punks talk about skirmishes of this subculture with others. Non-exclusion and this picture. At many punk concerts, the guys participate in fights with freaks who have great looks. Almost every day, friends get into trouble. Against the backdrop of the adventures of Steve and Heroin Bob, the audience was shown the life of the town of Salt Lake City with all its features.
Many viewers know that films about punks are made quite unconventionally. "Salt Lake City Punk" is filled with various jokes, however, the film talks about the problems of punk movement that leave traces in the fate of each character.
It is worth noting the musical component. The creators of the picture were perfectly selected sound tracks, which will especially please true punks.
Suburb
Films about punks, the list of which is quite extensive, can not be imagined without this picture. The heyday of the punk movement in America falls on the 80s of the last century. So the main character of the picture enters the community of adolescents who do not agree with society, denying laws and norms. The main character is a young man Evan, who is tired of scandals in the family and decided to leave his home. However, the film will tell not only about him, but also about a whole group of guys who settled in an abandoned house.
The film turned out gloomy and very atmospheric. Today, the picture is considered a cult among punks due to the fact that it shows the real life of this subculture.
"Class-1984"
The plot of the film revolves around an unusual school, in which a new teacher comes. Local rules amaze him quite a lot: the walls are covered with inscriptions, each teacher has a weapon with him, and the guards search the schoolchildren. Russian films about punks, the list of which is extremely small, are unlikely to boast of the cruelty that is presented in Class 1984. The new teacher does not get along with a group of punks who mock other students. However, this is only the beginning. Soon, the teacher’s family suffers from the hands of scumbags. His revenge is not long in coming.
This picture attributed punks to complete scumbags, but even in it the viewer has something to think about. The script of the film is quite simple, but it is filled with vivid scenes. Sometimes you can notice mistakes and shortcomings, but only a few films can boast of their absence. The soundtrack, which sits in the head for a long time, deserves special attention. The film is cruel, but definitely worthy of attention.
"Rock and Roll School"
Films about punks and anarchists always attract the attention of a young audience. "Rock and Roll School" is perhaps one of the most striking paintings about punk movement. The plot of the film takes place in 1980. The main character Riff Randol loves punk rock, and especially the Ramones. The headmaster of the school where the teenager is studying is concerned that many students are more fond of rock and roll rather than studying. Riff Randall has a dream: to attend the Ramones concert. For her performance, she will have to wait three days at the box office in order to receive the coveted ticket for the performance.
The film is particularly noteworthy because the cult American band Ramones took part in the filming.
Confiscator
Films about punks and anarchists, the list of which is quite diverse, is simply impossible to imagine without the work of the famous director Alex Cox. It is he who is called by many viewers the "king of punk films." More than once, Alex Cox has already figured in the works of this subject and earned this title.
The Confiscator, filmed in 1984, is today a cult. He will tell about the fate of a punk rocker from Los Angeles, and she is extremely difficult for him. Otto Maddox (name of the main character) is a hot-tempered young man who constantly gets into trouble because of his character. There is a lot of profanity in his speech, and an earring in his ear. Such behavior and style greatly surprise others. Most recently, he was fired from a supermarket, and in search of a new job, he becomes a confiscator. His work is to seize mortgaged property from debtors.
Otto's new work is to his liking. She greatly brightens his monotonous life, introducing new colors into it. Otto has to illegally pick up cars. Another goal is the Chevrolet Malibu, which is hunted not only by him, but few people know that the body of an alien lies in the trunk of a car.
Russian films about punk rock
If Western cinema gave the viewer many films about punk, then in Russian everything is much worse. You can select only a few paintings that really deserve attention.
- "Rock". Filmed back in 1987. Tells about domestic performers who do not fit into Soviet reality. The picture is filled with fans of the youth of those years.
- "Ya-hha." Short film, shot in 1986. Presented more in the form of a documentary about the founders of Russian rock.