Speaking in Code

Oct 2, 2009

1h 29m

★ 4.9

Everything changes when you get lost in music.

Overview

Shot in 11 cities and 5 countries, Speaking in Code provides a glimpse into the world of electronic dance music through the eyes of Modeselektor, the Wighnomy Brothers, Philip Sherburne, Monolake and David Day. Director Amy Grill documents their successes and failures over a three-year period.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

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Gabor Schablitzki

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Gernot Bronsert

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Sebastian Szary

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Robert Henke

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Philip Sherburne

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Wolfgang Voigt

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Tobias Thomas

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Ellen Allien

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Sören Bodner

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Amy Lee Grill

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