SYNOPSIS

The Object Formerly Known as a Record, the Movie is a film portraying the Mexican Rock band Café Tacvba in the process of creating their latest album. The film could be described as an "Album Movie", combining the musical and philosophical ideas of the band members, beautifully rendered performances and a poetic visual-score that culminates in a truly intimate portrait of Café Tacvba's creative process.

Gregory Allen

Gregory Allen is a documentary filmmaker from England who has lived in Mexico City for almost two decades. His recent films evolve around exploring the creative process and artistic expression. During his time in Mexico he has produced, directed, photographed and edited numerous feature documentaries, music videos, films and newsreels including being credited as a DP Editor and Post Producer on the film Hecho en México (2012).

INFOBOX FILM

El objeto antes llamado disco, la película

• Argentina-Chile-Mexico-United States
• 2013
• Spanish
• 80'
• color

Director

Gregory Allen

Production Company

Plural Films

Production

Gregory W Allen, Juan de Dios Balbi

Screenplay

Gregory W. Allen

Cinematography

Gregory W. Allen, Andrew Donaldson

Editing

Adrian El Cachi Parisi, Gregory W. Allen

Music

Café Tacvba

Cast

Rubén Albarrán (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Emmanuel "Meme" del Real Díaz (keyboards, piano, programming, rhythm guitar, melodica, vocals), José Alfredo "Joselo" Rangel Arroyo (lead guitar, vocals), and Enrique "Quique" Rangel Arroyo (bass guitar, electric upright bass, vocals)