Placebo: This Search for Meaning (2024)
"This Search for Meaning" is a documentary by the British band Placebo that delves into the band's creative journey and their exploration of existential themes. It chronicles their musical evolution, focusing on how they've used music as a medium to confront personal struggles, social issues, and deeper philosophical questions about life, identity, and purpose. It provides insight into how the band grapples with the search for meaning in a chaotic and complex world.
Director: Oscar Sansom
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Brian Molko as Self |
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Stefan Olsdal as Self |
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Shirley Manson as Self |
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YUNGBLUD as Self |
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Robbie Williams as Self |
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Joe Talbot as Self |
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Self |
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David Bowie as Self (archive footage) |
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Self Esteem as Self |
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Stuart Semple as Self |
| Directing | Oscar Sansom | Director |
| Sound | John Cobban | Sound Mixer |
| Editing | Blair Young | Editor |
| Camera | Marcus Domleo | Director of Photography |
| Production | Angus Blue | Associate Producer |
| Production | Reynold D'Silva | Executive Producer |
| Production | Alex Weston | Executive Producer |
| Production | Adam Greenup | Executive Producer |
| Production | Amy James | Producer |
| Production | Stefan Demetriou | Producer |
| Sound | Adam Noble | Sound Mixer |