A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.
Acting
Fassbender's entire physical performance through a giant fake head.
Score
The Soronprfbs' genuinely unhinged avant-pop bangers.
Writing
Jon Ronson's script from his actual disastrous band experience.
Director
Lenny Abrahamson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on comedian Chris Sievey, who performed as Frank Sidebottom for decades with a similar giant head. The film strips away the comedy to find something sadder.
Fassbender insisted on wearing the head between takes to maintain Frank's sensory isolation. The band members were real musicians who learned to play together for months.
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