BACKBEAT (M) Presented in 35mm

Backbeat at Revival House Perth

Experience Iain Softley's electrifying 1994 rock drama that chronicles the untold story of the Beatles' wild Hamburg years and the friendship that changed music history forever. Before they conquered the world, John, Paul, George, and their original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe cut their teeth in the seedy clubs of Hamburg's red-light district, where rock and roll was born from sweat, rebellion, and raw passion.

Stephen Dorff delivers a magnetic performance as Stuart Sutcliffe, the tortured artist caught between his loyalty to his best friend John Lennon and his passion for photographer Astrid Kirchherr. Ian Hart brings dangerous charisma to young John Lennon, capturing the future legend's rebellious spirit and cruel wit during his formative years.

Softley's kinetic direction throws audiences directly into the chaos of Hamburg's underground music scene, where the pre-fame Beatles lived on pills, beer, and pure adrenaline. Lara Flynn Boyle shines as Astrid, the German photographer whose avant-garde vision helped create the Beatles' iconic image and whose love affair with Stuart threatens to tear the band apart.

The film's authentic period atmosphere and blistering musical performances by alternative rock stars covering classic rock songs create an intoxicating blend of biography and pure rock energy. This is the story of friendship, art, and the price of fame before anyone knew what the Beatles would become.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Saturday, October 11th at 6:50 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: MA15+ - Drug use, sexual content and coarse language

A rock and roll fever dream that captures the moment before everything changed - essential viewing for understanding the passion and pain behind the music that defined a generation.