The Filth and the Fury
Watch TrailerJulien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2000 |
| Country | United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Julien Temple |
| Runtime | 108 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (79 votes) |
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Temple constructs the narrative as a dynamic collage, relying on the stark contrast between gritty archival chaos and present-day, reflective interviews. He explores the myth of the Sex Pistols by working with the raw humanity behind the notorious public image, rather than presenting a sterile chronology.
What lingers after the final frame is the visceral understanding of a cultural detonation—how a burst of pure, unfiltered noise and attitude could permanently fracture the mainstream. The film is less about nostalgia and more about capturing the fleeting moment when everything changed. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Julien Temple
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