Living for the weekend bbc documentary 2014 the northern soul phenomenon was the most exciting underground british club movement of the 1970s. How northern soul recreated an era and became the best british film of 2014. At its highpoint, thousands of disenchanted white working class youths across the north of england danced to obscure, mid60s motowninspired sounds until the sun rose. A good film about the northern soul scene, but seems to be shot in a lot of dingy, dark sets scenes set inside the characters houses as well as the casino are all. Northern soul 2014 le film complet en streaming posted by daniel posted on 1. Northern soul is a tale of two young lads played by eliot james langridge. Its 1974 in lancashire, and teenager john elliot james langridge is an outcast at school in search of some friends. The music that has been described as northern soul originally consisted of obscure american soul recordings, including lesser known songs from motown records, stax records, okeh records and many more obscure record labels. The film was complete when fran died and she saw the film in its finished form in february this year. It tells the story of two young lancashire teenagers, matt and john, whose lives are changed forever by the discovery of american soul music and the dance culture that grew up around it in britain. The film tells the tale of two northern boys whose worlds are changed forever when they discover black american soul music. Elliot started his career working in the camera department on harry potter and the order of the phoenix 2007. Yousif nur from the quietus, interviews director elaine constantine and actor lisa stansfield about their new film northern soul northern soul is a tale of two young lads played by eliot james langridge and josh whitehouse discovering the music that changes their lives. Watch northern soul full movie in hd visit movie 297265 set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizon.
Film about one of the most exciting underground british club movements of the 1970s. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Northern soul is the story of a youth culture in the 1970s, which changed a generation. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england and the english midlands in the late 1960s from the british mod scene, based on a particular style of black american soul music, especially from the mid1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo 100 bpm and above the northern soul movement generally eschews motown or motowninfluenced music that has had. At its height, thousands of party people would descend on the clubs and venues of the scene every weekend for allnight parties, driven by high octane soul music from the. English northern soul is a 2014 british historical film directed by elaine constantine. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged from the british mod scene, initially in northern england in the late 1960s. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Northern soul movie trailer a movie directed by elaine constantine. He is an actor, known for the lead roles in bafta nominated film northern soul 2014, and raindance best uk feature film we the kings 2019. Oct 17, 2014 as niche film northern soul hits the big time, dancing devotees explain the movements allure. Jack gordon, northern soul 2014, northern soul 2014. Northern soul 2014 le film complet en streaming film. Awardwinning director elaine constantine completed filming her first featurelength film northern soul back in 20. English record stores began importing american soul, and many fans collected and traded vinyl, especially 7 records, or 45s. I wouldnt change a thing about you northern soul integrity by soulintegrity.
Elaine constantine for the new york times northern soul the film. It tells the story of two young lancashire teenagers, matt and john, whose lives are. Steve coogan in northern soul 2014 elliot james langridge in northern soul 2014 lisa. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england and the english midlands in the late 1960s from the british mod scene, based on a particular style of black american soul music, especially from the mid1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo 100 bpm and above the northern soul movement generally eschews motown or motowninfluenced music that has had significant. Elaine constantine and lisa stansfield talk northern soul. With shaun parkes, marc almond, tony blackburn, bill brewster. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england in the late 1960s. Edwin starr 1964 agent double o soul motown by john g byrne. Mar 03, 2017 the northern soul scene was typified by devotion to obscure soul recordings from smaller labels like okeh, tamla, and chess.
Niche northern soul film set to hit big time as social media fuels demand for screenings published. No longer satisfied with the prospect of a small town life and a factory production line two young boys dream mof going to america to discover rare records which will help them become th. Northern soul is a 2014 british historical film directed by elaine constantine. Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black american soul music. Northern soul official uk trailer in cinemas oct 17. For some fans, the rarer the music was, the better. The northern soul movement generally eschews motown or. This labour of love is evident in her deep knowledge of northern soul shown by her superb personal track selection. I found it absolutely fascinating not just the process of the film being made but the excitement that soul records brought to so many in the 70s.
Elliot james langridge was born on september 5, in kingston upon thames, england. Lisa stansfield and ricky tomlinson in northern soul 2014 elliot james. The film northern soul was a passion for elaine constantine taking 15 years to scrape together the funding to develop it, some via crowd funding. Northern soul is the most accurate portrayal yet of this legendary musical movement, which started in the north of england in the late 1960s and has now spread around the world and become a huge international scene. Northern soul dancing from northern soul film 2014. Constantine avec josh whitehouse, elliot james langridge. Northern soul is a surprise top 10 hit at the uk box office. The films phenomenally successful theatrical release has broken numerous industry records, as has sales of the dvd, achieving the number one position in the dvd sale charts on amazon even before it was released. Northern soul marks the directing debut of photographer turned filmmaker. Watch northern soul full movie in hd visit movie 297265 set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons. First installment in this delightful series of northern soul compilations the northern soul phenomenon was one of the biggest musical movements of the 70s in the uk.
Jan 28, 2015 i saw northern soul last month at the prince charles cinema after watching the documentary about its origins and constantly delayed creation. Living for the weekend part 1 bbc4 25th july 2014 duration. The accompanying soundtrack compiles a mammoth 54 songs including marvin gayes hardtofind this love starved heart of. Uk distributors were perhaps cautious as the film seemed late to. The kids of northern soul brought the swelling energy of. How northern soul recreated an era and became the best. The northern soul scene is a dancebased music culture that originated in the english north and midlands in the early 1970s. The film was selected to be shown in the city to city section of the 2015 toronto film festival. Northern soul official trailer 1 2015 elliot james langridge, josh whitehouse movie hd duration. Sep 10, 2014 watch the exclusive trailer for northern soul, the new film about the youth movement centred on the north of england in 60s and 70s. Elaine constantine for the new york times northern soul the film represented by.
Northern soul afficianados are in for a particular treat, with more than 50 songs appearing on the soundtrack and a key role given to tobi legends time will pass you by, which became famous as one of wigan casinos three before eight played each week as one of the final records of the night. Oct 21, 2014 the film is the feature debut of acclaimed photographer elaine constantine, who has long been connected to the northern soul scene. It still thrives today with a mix of sixtyyearolds and several generations of new converts, and its celebration of 1960s soul has an international following. Northern soul is a music and dance movement that emerged in northern england and the english midlands in the late 1960s from the british mod scene, based on a particular style of black american soul music, especially from the mid1960s, with a heavy beat and fast tempo 100 bpm and above.
Northern soul was phenomenally popular with british youths in the 1970s. Then the lively matt josh whitehouse introduces him to northern soul. Northern soul scene for followers of northern soul. Northern soul, directed by elaine constantine, whose past credits include the promotional video for richard hawleys baby youre my light, tells the story of two teenage friends whose lives became impacted by the scene.