Best movies about punks

Quite often punk rock is associated with violence. The culture of punk was especially widespread in the 70s of the last century. Criticism of the values of society, neglect of generally accepted rules - all this became the basis of punk movement. It is logical that such a large movement could not leave a trace not only in music, but also in films. Movies about punks, as a rule, often do not correspond to reality. However, there are professional directors who are interested in this mutinous direction. As a result, from time to time on the screen there are quality movies about punks, which fully tell what kind of movement it is. This article shows the most popular pictures that show the life of this culture.

"Punk from Salt Lake City"

The film tells about the hard life of two guys, to whom luck turned its back from childhood. The main characters of Smyot and Heroin Bob all spend their time at parties. Many movies about punks talk about skirmishes of this subculture with others. Non-exclusion and this picture. At many punk-concerts the guys participate in fights with freaks who have excellent views. Almost every day friends get into trouble. Against the backdrop of the adventures of Steve and Heroin Bob, the audience is shown the life of the town of Salt Lake City with all its features.

Many viewers know that movies about punks are shot quite out of the box. "Punk from Salt Lake City" is filled with various jokes, nevertheless in the film it is told about the problems of punk movement, which leave traces in the destinies of each character.

It is worth noting the musical component. The creators of the picture were perfectly matched with sound tracks, which are especially suited to the taste of true punks.

Suburb

Movies about punks, the list of which is quite extensive, can not be imagined without this picture. The rise of punk movement in America falls on the 80s of the last century. So the protagonist of the picture joins a community of teenagers who do not agree with society, denying laws and norms. The main character is the young man Evan, who was tired of scandals in the family and decided to leave his home. However, the film tells not only about him, but also about a whole group of guys who settled in an abandoned house.

The film turned out gloomy and very atmospheric. Today, the picture is considered cult in the environment of punks due to the fact that it shows the real life of this subculture.

"Class-1984"

The plot of the movie revolves around an unusual school, which brings a new teacher. Local rules surprise him enough: walls are covered with inscriptions, each teacher has weapons, and security guards conduct searches of schoolchildren. Russian movies about punks, the list of which is extremely small, can hardly boast of the cruelty that is presented in "Class-1984". The new teacher does not get along with a group of punks who mock other schoolchildren. However, this is only the beginning. Soon, the family of the teacher suffers from the hands of scumbags. His revenge will not keep you waiting.

This picture attributed the punks to total scumbags, but in it the viewer has something to think about. The script of the film is quite simple, but it is filled with bright scenes. Sometimes you can see blunders and flaws, but only a few films can boast of their absence. The soundtrack deserves special attention, which for a long time sits in the head. The film is cruel, but definitely deserves attention.

"School of Rock and Roll"

Films about punks and anarchists always attract the attention of a young spectator. "School of Rock and Roll", perhaps, is one of the most vivid pictures about the punk movement. The plot of the film unfolds in 1980. The main character Riff Randall adores punk rock, especially the Ramones. The director of the school where the teenager is studying is concerned that many students are more fond of rock and roll, rather than studying. Riff Randol has a dream: to attend a concert of the Ramones. To fulfill it, she will have to wait three days at the cash desk in order to get the coveted ticket for the performance.

The film is particularly noteworthy in that the filming was attended by the cult in those years, the American band Ramones.

"Confiscator"

Movies about punks and anarchists, the list of which is quite diverse, is simply impossible to imagine without the work of the famous director Alex Cox. It is called by many spectators "the king of films about punks". More than once Alex Cox already figured in the works of this subject and earned this title.

"Confiscator", filmed in 1984, today is a cult. Tells about the fate of the punk rocker from Los Angeles, and she is extremely difficult. Otto Maddox (the name of the protagonist) is a quick-tempered youth, constantly in trouble because of his character. In his speech, many profanity, and in the ear earring. This behavior and style greatly astonish others. Most recently, he was fired from a supermarket, and in search of a new job, he becomes a confiscator. His job is to seize the mortgaged property from debtors.

Otto's new work is to his liking. She strongly brightens his monotonous life, introducing new colors into it. Otto has to illegally pick up cars. The next target is Chevrolet Malibu, for which not only he hunts, but very few people know that in the trunk of the car lies the corpse of an alien.

Russian movies about punk rock

If Western cinema has given the viewer a lot of films about punk, then in Russian everything is much worse. You can distinguish only a few paintings that really deserve attention.

• "Rock". They were removed in 1987. Tells about domestic artists who do not fit into the Soviet reality. The picture is filled with fans of youth of those years.
• "Ya-Hha." Short film, shot in 1986. Presented more in the form of a documentary about the founders of Russian rock.