Fraktus - Das letzte Kapitel der Musikgeschichte is a German comedy film directed by Lars Jessen and released in 2012. The movie follows the fictional history of the German electro-pop band Fraktus, who are known for their futuristic music and surrealistic performances. The film presents Fraktus as a pioneering band that started in the 1970s and influenced the evolution of electronic music.
The story begins with the reunion of the three founding members of Fraktus - Bernd Wand, Werner "Spider" Panke, and Torsten Bage - after more than two decades of separation. The group is invited to perform at a festival celebrating their cultural impact and musical legacy. As they prepare for the show, the movie flashes back to their early days, where they met each other and started experimenting with synthesizers and unconventional soundscapes.
Throughout their career, Fraktus face numerous challenges and absurd situations, such as being accused of spreading satanic messages through their music or being manipulated by record labels and the media. They also have to deal with each other's egos and artistic differences, which eventually lead to their breakup in the 1980s.
However, the reunion reignites their passion for music and creativity, and they decide to create a new album and embark on a world tour. Their comeback is met with both skepticism and enthusiasm, as they face a whole new generation of music fans and technological advancements. The film ends with Fraktus performing their final show, which turns out to be a wild and surrealistic experience.
Fraktus - Das letzte Kapitel der Musikgeschichte is a humorous and satirical take on the history of electronic music and the music industry. The movie features a cast of well-known German actors and musicians, including Devid Striesow, Heinz Strunk, and Rocko Schamoni, who also co-wrote the screenplay and composed the film's soundtrack.