The classic movie The Wizard of Oz isn’t on this list, but it very well could be. Pink Floyd’s iconic record The Dark Side of the Moon has been paired with that movie for decades, delighting aficionados of psychedelic music. However, that sync is a tale for another time. Here are three further films, nevertheless, that any lover of the progressive rock group with British roots should not miss. films centered on the co-founders of the band and their albums. films that will deepen your knowledge of the significant and influential group’s past.
1. The Story of Wish You Were Here (2012)
The creation of the band’s 1975 album Wish You Were Here is the subject of this made-for-television documentary. It was published in 2012 and provides a detailed look at the creation of Pink Floyd’s beloved record. Fans should not miss this since it features interviews and a behind-the-scenes look at how the songs were created. The Making of the Dark Side of the Moon, another behind-the-album TV documentary, was also released by the band in 2003.
2. Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982)
Alan Parker directed and Roger Waters of the band wrote the screenplay for this 1982 film. It is also based on The Wall, the band’s 1979 album. In it, the lead character Pink builds a wall to hide behind after going insane due to the drama in his life and the fame of being a rock star following the death of his father. But that’s also the point at which the project fails and chaos sets in. Watch the out-there movie’s trailer below.
3. The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story (2001)
John Edginton directed this 2001 made-for-television documentary that chronicles the band’s beginnings. The film, which includes interviews with the band members, pays tribute to Syd Barrett, the original leader and co-founder of the group, who left the group after experiencing mental health issues. Fans may learn more about the upcoming film, which is reportedly about Barrett and the band, HERE.
Three Films Every Fan of Pink Floyd Should Watch
