Introduction to Yungblud’s Documentary
British rock act Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, is the latest musician to receive documentary film treatment. The documentary, titled "Yungblud: Are you ready, boy?" will be released in theaters in August. This film follows Yungblud as he records live performances of his latest album, "Idole", at the famous Hansa Studios in Berlin.
The Making of the Documentary
The Hansa Studios in Berlin is a legendary studio where iconic artists such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and U2 have recorded some of their most famous albums. Yungblud chose this studio to record his latest album, and the documentary captures the energy and creativity of this process. According to Yungblud, "Berlin has always radiated a complete, unadulterated truth. Every time I visited the Hansa studios, it’s just damn iconic. You can feel the history in Hansa. It’s in the silence between takes, the ceiling that looms above them."
The Release of the Documentary
"Yungblud: Are you ready, boy?" is the latest in a surge of music documentary films. The film will have screenings on August 20 and 24 in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing. Tickets will go on sale on July 17. The film was produced by Yungblud’s Brat Productions in partnership with Aldgate Pictures. Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar, stated, "We are so proud to share this portrait of an unbelievable artist by the celebrated director Paul Dugdale, and can’t wait for audiences to experience Yungblud’s life and music on the big screen worldwide."
The Director’s Vision
Paul Dugdale, who has previously directed music documentaries such as "Adele: One Night Only" and "Elton John Live: Farewell to the Dodger Stadium", was tapped to direct the new Yungblud documentary. Dugdale said that they made the film "in this special twilight zone between the end of the plate and the people hearing it for the first time". He believes that this moment before release is a unique time for an artist, and it’s an extraordinary time to document because they can enter the artist’s world without external noise or preconceptions. According to Dugdale, "It enables us to make something untouched by the outside world, and there’s a really lovely purity to that."
