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YOU WANT TO BE HEARD, BUT WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT TO SAY?

•1h 31m
DocumentaryDramaMusic

Scottish alt-rock band The Joy Hotel travels to La Frette Studios on the outskirts of Paris, France to record their sophomore album. Confined to the house for three weeks, the delicate dynamic begins to fracture, forcing the band to confront their individual aspirations and insecurities. Time will illuminate the worth of their ambition and the extent of their abilities - or, worse, won't.

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Production

Ringing Bell, Look Alive

Language

EN

Status

Post Production

Cast

Luke Boyce

Emme Woods

Scott Flanagan

Jack Boyce

Jenny Clifford

Juan Laforet

Iona Lee

Therapist

Laureline Morgan Davies

Narrator

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