Sleeping Monster

Aug 2, 2023

0h 29m

★ 0.0

A short film about King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

Overview

Filmed in Melbourne during the first several months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sleeping Monster explores the prosaic beauty of King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard’s studio routine. Featuring demos from the album "Changes", plus the track "Change" recorded live in the studio on film.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

PHC Films

Sleeping Monster Trailers

Cast

Stu Mackenzie

Joey Walker

Ambrose Kenny-Smith

Cook Craig

Michael Cavanagh

Lucas Harwood

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Sleeping Monster

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