"SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND" will be screened exclusively on GSC Cinemas [One Night Only]

"SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND"

GSC is once again bringing in one of the most anticipated alternative content of the year, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA – Leave The World Behind. The music documentary will be screened exclusively in 9 selected GSC cinemas for one night only on April 11, 2014 (Friday).  The advance ticket sales for SHM Leave the World Behind will start this Fri Mac 4, from 12 noon onwards. 

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND is a music documentary following the final days of the group, allowing audiences worldwide to experience the mind-blowing live show and discover the turmoil beneath the surface as the band begins to unravel. Experience the huge laughs and dark lows as they decide to end their biggest achievement to date and bring the era of Swedish House Mafia to a close in order save their friendship.

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND SYNOPSES 

Short Synopsis 

A documentary following Electronic super band Swedish House Mafia as they decide to break up but go on One Last Tour before they call it quits. A rare look at the electronic music scene, breathtaking live footage and the psychological drama of three guys who walked away from everything…to save their friendship. 

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA

Long Synopsis 

A music documentary following the break-up of Swedish House Mafia, and their subsequent One Last Tour, the largest electronic tour in history, selling over 1,000,000 tickets globally in one week. Director Christian Larson captures the band in a unique fly on the wall manner as they decide to call it quits and seek closure by finally going on the tour they had always dreamed of. 

With breath-taking live moments, huge laughs and dark lows, the band start to unravel why they came to the decision to end the biggest achievement of their lives to date to save their friendship. As the tour finale edges closer and closer, the debate of why it’s all happening becomes more intense. 

The film maps out three of the biggest stars in the Electronic scene, a scene which has gripped youth the world over, the insight into this world, the psychology of the band, plus the sheer scale of the tour itself and the band’s achievements. This is one film not to be missed. '''

CHRISTIAN LARSON - DIRECTOR

Christian Larson grew up drumming, dancing and filming skateboarding in Sweden and it was this  background that helped carve his reputation of a rhythmic visual style. 

Starting out making music promos, he went on to be an editor for renowned Swedish director Jonas Åkerlund on various projects like the iconic music video for Lady Gaga and Beyoncé “Telephone”. Other editing works include music videos and commercials for Daft Punk, Britney Spears, Duran Duran, Mercedes and Dior as well as the feature film Small Apartments starring Matt Lucas and Billy Crystal. 

As a director, Christian's work includes music videos for Kylie Minogue, Tinie Tempah, Nero and Swedish House Mafia, as well as commercials and editorials for Wallpaper Magazine, Absolut Vodka, Hoss Intropia and Roche Bobois. In 2010 he made the documentary “Take One” about DJ-trio Swedish House Mafia that reached cult status in the electronic dance music world, dubbed "Spinal Tap for the acid house generation" by The Times UK. In 2012 he wrote and directed "Valtari", a short film with music from the Icelandic band Sigur Rós and choreography from world renowned choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkoui. The film received numerous nominations and was awarded a Grammy for Best Video at the 2013 Swedish Grammy Awards as well as Best Choreography at the 2013 UK Music Video Awards. 

Christian's directing projects have reached over 200 million views in total on Youtube. 

His first full-length feature film “Leave The World Behind” is officially selected to have its world premiere at the 2014 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas. 

MOVIE REVIEW QUOTES FOR SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA - LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND

LOS ANGELES TIMES

“Once the band announces their impending demise (with unnervingly good humor in press interviews), the movie becomes more of a straightforwardly beautiful concertdoc,” 

“That said, the film is a considerable addition to the modern concert-doc genre and a fair, appealing look behind the vapid EDM Peace-Love-Unity-Respect veneer, and into the lived experience of a band who had the gumption or boneheadedness to call it off in the midst of achieving everything they wanted.” 

INDIE NYC /Radio .com 

“The film maps out three of the biggest stars in a scene which has gripped youth the world over and the psychology of the band.” 

Beatport 

“It’s a film that made me laugh, made me wonder about what could have been, and made me think about what footage was left on the cutting room floor. But more than anything, it gave me goosebumps.” 

MXDWN.COM 

“Thematically and emotionally, Larson has just about nailed it.” 

“this is a must watch for fans and a very enjoyable documentary for newcomers to the world of house music.” 

EXPRESSIONS - Sweden 

“"Leave the world behind" is yummy for anyone wondering what really happened with music miracle that sold out Madison Square Garden in 20 minutes and then decided to shut down the operations. “ 

“It's a great music documentary that gets a skeptical Northerner to throw on a colorful bikini and take the next flight to the Ultra Festival in Miami and dance to euphoric beats all night.” 

MovieZine – Sweden 

“In all its simplicity, "Leave the World Behind” is a lavish backstage documentary that manages to highlight the phenomenon of Swedish House Mafia in a spellbinding way.” 

“I was forcing myself holding down my fist in the theater. I just wanted to go up and pump it.”

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GSC is once again bringing in one of the most anticipated alternative content of the year, SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA – Leave The World Behind. The music documentary will be screened exclusively in 9 selected GSC cinemas for one night only on April 11, 2014 (Friday). For more information visit www.gsc.com.my.