The adventures of 35 of our favourite, very different musicians in a bus on The Ex's 25th anniversary tour in France. A film about far too long drives and incredible musical adventures. view trailer
11 Ethio-punksongs
Stephane Jourdain's portrait of the beginnings of the Getatchew Mekuria + The Ex band in 2006 mixes rehearsal footage with live clips from Banlieues Bleues festival in Paris. Released on Ethiosonic, a sublabel of the great Ethiopiques series.
Building A Broken Mousetrap
In September 2004, tensions were simmering in New York City, exacerbated by the third anniversary of 9/11 and the Republican National Convention's cynical use of this milestone to further its agenda. Enter The Ex, whose cathartic Knitting Factory show that night is the subject of this bare bones but engrossing documentary.
Beautiful Frenzy
Filmed over a two year period on tour in Europe and the U.S.A in squats, clubs and avant-garde jazz festivals, during rehearsals and at home with each member of the band. Interspersed with hilarious archive material and poetic sequences, the film gives a vivid and sparkling impression of an extraordinary band.