Sing Street

Year

2016

Duration

106 minutes

Genres

Comedy, Coming of Age, Musicals

Language

English

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In 1980s Dublin, 15-year-old Conor’s guitar is his way of dealing with most things- from blocking out the noise of his parents arguing, to finding new friends at his rough new school, to impressing a mysterious older girl he’s noticed at the school gates. When Conor persuades the beautiful Raphina to be in a music video, he’s under pressure to actually form a band. With a motley crew of his new classmates he forms ‘Sing Street’- a band that is heavily influenced in sound and image by all the latest hits, from the New Romantics to Depeche Mode. A joyous and very funny coming-of-age tale that deals with serious issues while remaining defiantly optimistic.

Director/s

John Carney

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Infrequent strong language, drug use, moderate sex references, smoking.

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Sing Street: Film Guide

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Sing Street

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Genres

Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

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Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following theme

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

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Sing Street: Film Guide

Music Day, 21 Jun

Visions of Europe

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Vi är bäst! (We are the Best!)(2013)

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