Music,Documentary
Germany,United States of America
Tripping with Nils Frahm is a music documentary film directed by Benoit Toulemonde. The film follows the journey of the acclaimed composer and pianist Nils Frahm as he performs at the historic Funkhaus Berlin, a former East German radio broadcasting centre turned cultural venue.
The film captures the magic of Frahm's live performances and his unique approach to music-making. Through interviews, backstage footage, and intimate performances, Tripping with Nils Frahm explores Frahm's creative process and the philosophy behind his music.
The Funkhaus shows featured in the film were a series of sold-out concerts that Frahm performed over several nights in 2018. The shows were highly acclaimed for their immersive audiovisual experience, with Frahm performing on a range of instruments, including the piano, organ, and synthesizers, surrounded by a sea of lights and projections.
Apart from showing the performances, the film takes the audience behind the scenes, showing Frahm's rehearsals, the set design, and the skilled team of technicians and musicians who support him. Along the way, we see Frahm collaborate with fellow artists, including cellist Anne Müller and drummer Robert Koch.
Tripping with Nils Frahm is an immersive, holistic experience, celebrating music as an art form and the creative process that drives it. It provides a glimpse into the world of one of the most innovative and influential artists of our time.
