# The Filth and the Fury (2000)

> Julien Temple's kinetic rockumentary revisits the Sex Pistols' explosive rise, cultural shockwave, and collapse through archival footage and firsthand testimony.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16799

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Julien Temple
- Cast: John Lydon, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, Sid Vicious, Malcolm McLaren, David Bowie, Alice Cooper
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0236216/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: rebellious, irreverent, energetic, music discovery, punk history night

## Synopsis

Dive into the chaotic world of punk rock and witness the rise and fall of a legendary band.

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