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Velvet Goldmine
Velvet Goldmine
7.1
/10
3,040 Ratings

VELVET GOLDMINE

Directed by Todd Haynes
United Kingdom, United States, 1998
Drama, Musical, LGBTQ+, Cult

Synopsis

It’s been 10 years since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade faked his own death and vanished from the spotlight. Now, it’s the job of investigative reporter Arthur Stuart to locate this living legend and uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

Synopsis

It’s been 10 years since glam-rock superstar Brian Slade faked his own death and vanished from the spotlight. Now, it’s the job of investigative reporter Arthur Stuart to locate this living legend and uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

Our take

Lightly inspired by David Bowie and other musicians, Todd Haynes’ glam-rock Citizen Kane is a stylishly audacious elegy to a bygone era. Amid all the debauchery and electric performances, the film casts a vibrant look at how queer icons impact fans who are in the process of finding themselves.