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The Experimental Rock of Instants Chavirés (Or How to Put an End to Jazz) (2018)

A documentary on underground and experimental rock acts performing at Les Instants Chavirés, a music venue in Montreuil, France. Performers include Thierry Madiot, Peter Brötzmann + Han Bennink, The Ex + Tom Cora, Roof, Hint + Quentin Rollet, Kampec Dolores, Prolapse, King Biscuit, Zeni Geva, Melt Banana, Purr, Badgewearer, Heliogabale + Didier Petit, Keiji Haino, Oxbow, US Maple, New Bad Things, Tiger Lillies, Marc Ribot, KK Null, Api Uiz, Labradford, Godspeed You Black Emperor, De Kift, Sophie Agnel & Roro Perrot.

  • Documentary
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Arnaud RivièreArnaud RivièreLui-même
  • Photo of Quentin RolletQuentin RolletLui-même
  • Photo of Thierry SchaefferThierry SchaefferLui-même
  • Photo of Andy MoorAndy MoorLui-même
  • Photo of Franq De QuengoFranq De QuengoLui-même
  • Photo of Marcel PerrinMarcel PerrinLui-même
  • Photo of Scott GillotScott GillotLui-même
  • Photo of Théo JarrierThéo JarrierLui-même
  • Photo of Romain PerrotRomain PerrotLui-même
  • Photo of Enrique VegaEnrique VegaLui-même

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