Velvet Goldmine
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Velvet Goldmine

1971: Glamrock explodes all over the world and challenges the seriousness within the flower power generation by means of glitter and brutal music. Bri...an Slade, a young rock star, inspires numerous teenage boys and girls to paint their nails and explore their own sexuality. In the end Slade destroys himself. Unable to escape the character role of "Maxwell Demon" that he created, he plots his own murder. When fans discover the murder is not real, his star falls abruptly and he is quickly forgotten about. 1984: Arthur, a journalist working for a New York newspaper, gets assigned the tenth anniversary story about the fake murder of Brian Slade. When Arthur was young and growing up in Manchester, he was more than a fan of Slade. Reluctantly he accepts the assignment and starts to investigate what happened to his old glamrock hero. Show More

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1971: Velvet Goldmine takes viewers on a vibrant journey through the explosive rise of glam rock, a genre that defied the seriousness of the flower power generation with its glittery aesthetics and rebellious music. At the center of the story is Brian Slade, a young rock star whose flamboyant persona and provocative performances inspire a generation of fans to embrace their own sexuality and express themselves boldly. However, as his fame reaches its peak, Slade finds himself unable to escape the character he created, Maxwell Demon, and becomes consumed by his own creation.

In a shocking turn of events, Slade plots his own murder in an attempt to reinvent himself and shed his past identity. When his fans discover the truth behind his supposed demise, Slade's star quickly fades, and he falls into obscurity.

Fast forward to 1984, Arthur, a journalist for a New York newspaper, is assigned to write a story on the tenth anniversary of Slade's fake death. As Arthur delves into the mystery surrounding Slade's disappearance, he unravels a web of secrets that intertwine with his own personal journey of self-discovery.

Velvet Goldmine explores themes of identity, fame, and the price of reinvention. Set against the backdrop of the glam rock movement, this film captivates audiences with its dazzling visuals, electrifying performances, and a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of stardom.

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