Never Turn Your Back On Sparks(2014)
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks Synopsis
As he turns 50, filmmaker Pini Schatz sets out to explore his life-long obsession with the band Sparks (the brothers Ron and Russell Mael). Pini charts the impact of Sparks on his life while meeting with fellow Sparks fans, among them famous musicians, in Tel Aviv, London, Berlin, Rotterdam and NYC. Structured as a personal quest of the filmmaker to prove that Sparks are the coolest underrated band in the history of popular music, this docu-comedy explores the universal themes of growing old and being an outsider, the importance of art in daily life and the power of non-conformism.
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) is a documentary, music and comedy film directed by Pini Schatz, released on December 5, 2014 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Izhar Ashdot, Jello Biafra, Joe Elliott and Kristian Hoffman.
- Director:
- Pini Schatz
- Writers:
- Jonathan Bar-Giora, Pini Schatz
- Producers:
- Gidi Avivi
- Cinematographer:
- Ohad Milstein
- Production:
- Vice Versa Films
- Status:
- Released
Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) Trailer
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Never Turn Your Back On Sparks Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Izhar Ashdot
Izhar Ashdot
as Self
Jello Biafra
as Self
Joe Elliott
as Self
- Kristian Hoffman
Kristian Hoffman
as Self
- Yael Levita
Yael Levita
as Opera Singer
Yair Nitzani
as Self
- Gemma Ray
Gemma Ray
as Self
Tony Visconti
as Self
- Jonathan Bar-Giora
Jonathan Bar-Giora
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Pini Schatz, written by Jonathan Bar-Giora and Pini Schatz, produced by Gidi Avivi.
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The main cast of Never Turn Your Back On Sparks (2014) includes Izhar Ashdot, Jello Biafra, Joe Elliott, Kristian Hoffman and Yael Levita. The film was directed by Pini Schatz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Never Turn Your Back On Sparks was released on December 5, 2014 and runs for 55m.
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