BrunoBass Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) Highly recommended is the documentary 'Eagles of Death Metal - Nos Amis' which I happened upon whilst looking for something else on Netflix today and ended up becoming completely absorbed in. The film concerns the band preparing to return to Paris to finish their gig at Le Bataclan that they had to abandon three months earlier. You know the background. It's a harrowing watch at times, as Jesse Hughes and band struggle to come to terms with what happened and what they saw that night. One scene in particular shows Jesse being interviewed for French TV. He looks utterly empty, drained, traumatised, and it's difficult to watch. Jesse's friendship with Josh Homme forms the backbone of the story, and it's touching to see two men who genuinely love each other; Jesse's emotional reliance on Josh, and Josh's strength and support for Jesse. I really enjoy music documentaries and watch many of them, and this is one of the best I've seen. As unthinkably horrifying as the backdrop is, it's a powerful story where friendship and unity ultimately wins through. If you get the chance to see it you really should. Edited August 17, 2017 by PaulGibsonBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbasspecial Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 This. I'm not an overly emotional person but I watched it last night and I'm not ashamed to say that I had very moist eyes. Please watch. You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Spotted this but haven't watched it as yet, might just do it when I get home from work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzodog Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Finally got round to watching this and it is a great but emotional film. Well worth a watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Me too, finally watched this last night. The OP pretty much describes it exactly, Great film but a very difficult watch on times, especially the scene with Jesse being interviewed for French TV. Couldn't take my eyes off it. And pretty much held my breath for most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Awesome film - definitely worth a watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I'll kee an eye out for that. Didn't Jesse Hughes say some fairly controversial things after the attack? Is that covered in the film? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The59Sound Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1505209463' post='3370181'] I'll kee an eye out for that. Didn't Jesse Hughes say some fairly controversial things after the attack? Is that covered in the film? [/quote] http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paris-attacks-anniversary-bataclan-jesse-hughes-eagles-of-death-metal-a7414741.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 [quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1505209603' post='3370183'] [url="http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/paris-attacks-anniversary-bataclan-jesse-hughes-eagles-of-death-metal-a7414741.html"]http://www.independe...l-a7414741.html[/url] [/quote] Hadn't read this before, but it's not mentioned in the film, the film only really goes up to Feb'16, when they returned to Paris to play at the Olympia Venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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