Film promises to be an expressive and dynamic cinematic experience built around footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium
Depeche Mode, along with Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision, have announced the release of the feature film Depeche Mode: M.
Coming to cinemas and IMAX worldwide for a limited theatrical event from 28 October, the film is expected to screen in 2500+ cinemas in more than 60 countries.
Fans the world over will have the opportunity to join Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, director Fernando Frias and co. on a unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode.
Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frias, Depeche Mode: M is an expressive and dynamic cinematic experience built around footage from the band’s three sold-out Mexico City Foro Sol Stadium shows on the 2023-24 Memento Mori Tour.
Image credit: Toni François
Spiritual Journey
The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, as the songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeless multi-cultural influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition.
“At its core, our new film ‘M’ is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people – and Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story that through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City,” said Gahan.
Through Frias’ creative lens, Depeche Mode: M explores the parallels between the themes on Depeche Mode’s latest album Memento Mori and the deep connection to death and mortality in Mexican culture.
Frias is best known for his award-winning film I’m No Longer Here, which won Mexico’s prestigious Ariel Academy Awards with 10 wins, including Best Picture and Best Direction. His latest film, I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me, premiered to critical acclaim.
Celebration Of Life And Music
“We’re proud to continue our longstanding collaboration with Sony Music Vision and IMAX to bring Depeche Mode: M to audiences worldwide in October,” said Marc Allenby, CEO, Trafalgar Releasing.“This cinematic experience is a perfect celebration of the Memento Mori Tour and the deep connection Depeche Mode has with their global fanbase.”
Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori Tour saw the band play to more than 3 million fans at 112 shows around the world and was hailed by Rolling Stone as “a stunning celebration of life and music.” The tour followed Depeche Mode’s 15th studio album, Memento Mori, released in 2023 to wide critical acclaim.
Tickets for Depeche Mode: M will go on sale from 17 September here.
Featured image credit: Toni François
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