"A guy walks up to me and asks, "What's Punk?". So I kick over a garbage can and say. "That's punk!". So he kicks over the garbage can and says, "That's Punk?", and I say, "No that's trendy!" - Billie Joe Armstrong -

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Based on the novel by Glen Matlock, a founding member of the Sex Pistols and co-writer of ten of the twelve iconic songs on their sole studio album, 'NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS'. Matlock details the mindset of early 70s Britain and reveals a trove of secrets

PUNK

A four-part American documentary series. Each episode focuses on a different era, from the protopunk movement of the '60s to the present day, providing a comprehensive overview of the evolution and impact of punk. The series not only showcases the musical revolution but also the rebellious spirit and creative energy that inspired generations and continues to have a tangible effect on pop culture.

THE GODFATHERS OF HARDCORE

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RUDEBOY - THE STORY OF TROJAN RECORDS

The film RUDEBOY presents the story of the legendary Trojan Records with archive footage, interviews, and narrative elements, showcasing a key player in the cultural revolution on British dancefloors in the late '60s and early '70s.

GO AGAINST THE FLOW

Late seventies, Poland. In a backwater town, Ustrzyki Dolne, a few teenagers form a punk rock band under the influence of the Sex Pistols. When Radio Free Europe starts a program for them following their letter, the communist secret service also takes notice of their rebellion. An officer makes it clear to them: Ustrzyki Dolne is not London, there will be no punk here.

Pinkel

1982

Feature Film

7.1/10 (IMDb)

Director:

Dirk Rijneke, Mildred Van Leeuwaarden

Writer:

Dirk Rijneke, Mildred Van Leeuwaarden

Length:

70 min

Language:

Dutch

Cast:

Allie Altena, Geert Arnold, Jules Deelder

From anarchist punk to conservative family man. 'Pinkel' chronicles the striking transformation of a young working-class man from Rotterdam. Once the voice of rebellion in his punk band, The Tändstickorshocks, he now navigates a quiet life, trading anti-establishment ideals for concerns about money and escaping the slum. Set against the backdrop of a decaying welfare state and the rise of right-wing extremism in 1970s Europe, this film is a powerful portrait of lost ideals and the search for a future in a changing world.