He’s one of the big screen chameleons. He lends his musical voice to subjects as diverse as professional race car drivers, estranged siblings, military leaders, caped crusaders, Iron Man and a certain legendary tracker. But who is Hans Zimmer actually? As detailed in the documentary Hans Zimmer Revealed, he was more than just one of the most revered, influential and beloved film composers of our time.
Driven by a relentless desire to write and perform music, Zimmer took the film world by storm in the late 1980s and has since left an indelible mark on international film culture. Audiences were immediately captivated by his exciting and unique voice, which quickly led to a string of unforgettable projects with such legendary directors as Ridley Scott, Terrence Malick and Christopher Nolan.
The film documents Zimmer and his bandmates preparing for a live concert at London’s Apollo Theatre. They edit each selection for a live performance, and the result goes beyond the scintillating images they originally created. We experience the camaraderie among individual musicians and the challenges and joys of their fruitful collaborations. Many of these distinguished musicians have collaborated with Zimmer for many years. In interview after interview, they spoke passionately about his ability to bring out the best in them and the freedom he gave them to explore their own musical expression.
Hear the stories behind the creation of many of his best-loved tunes as we look forward to a musical feast, including the infectious and brisk hilarity of Sherlock Holmes, the percussive authority of Red Tide, the majesty of Gladiator, the touching and Rain Man The Tender Pain and The Lion King’s hymns. In the end, the film shows us Zimmer himself, humble, curious, and down-to-earth despite his extraordinary achievements and influence.
Sure to please casual and avid film music lovers alike, Hans Zimmer Revealed offers a thoroughly entertaining look at the artistic process of one of our greatest musical talents.
Directed by: Pierre Futsch, Maxime Marion
