Scott Walker: 30 Century Man
Stephen Kijak:
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (USA / UK, 2006)
95 min - Beta - English
Production: Missing in Action Films
"Scott Walker: 30 Century Man" is a long-overdue look at one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in rock history. The film explores his music and career, from his early days as a jobbing bass player on the Sunset Strip, to mega-stardom in Britain's swinging 60's pop scene as lead singer of The Walker Brothers, to his evolution into one of the most astonishing sound makers of the last few decades. As the 1970's came by he withdrew from the limelight and began to be rather protective of his own privacy. At the end of the decade he disappeared altogether from the public eye. This disappearing act was considered to be one of the most impressive stagings in rock history. He was, for instance, believed to have died. However, it was merely a case of determination in refusing to give out interviews and avoiding virtually all media attention. At his own peace Scott Walker has released a solo album once in a ten years, the latest being the confusing The Drift -album in 2006.
Stephen Kijak's film features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the album as well as interviews with friends, collaborators, and fans including, among others: David Bowie, Radiohead, Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), Brian Eno and Damon Albarn.
Scott Walker: 30 Century Man is a movie for everyone who has interest in rock history, peculiar music and avant-garde creating characters.
Stephen Kijak
Stephen Kijak is an American filmmaker. He has made the feature film Never Met Picasso (1996), Cinemania (2002) and his latest documentary on musician Scott Walker (2006). The film, titled Scott Walker: 30 Century Man is executive produced by David Bowie. In television, Kijak has directed episodes of the Bravo original series Queer Eye.
