# Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)

> A rock star’s childhood wounds, marital betrayal, and fear of connection crystallize into a surreal musical vision of self-imposed isolation and authoritarian fantasy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6903

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Music, Drama
- Director: Alan Parker
- Cast: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David, Kevin McKeon, Bob Hoskins, David Bingham, Jenny Wright
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084503/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, surreal, harrowing, immersive headphone viewing, late night cinephile viewing

## Synopsis

A rock star's descent into madness reveals the emotional scars of his past.

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