Tribute to Rob Reiner
This Is Spinal Tap
Rob Reiner
1984 / USA / 1h22 / Age: 14 (16)
Open-air screening at the Jardin du Rivage: free admission, no booking required (moved to Rex 3 in case of bad weather).
“These go to eleven.”
A film crew joins Spinal Tap, a British hard rock band on the decline, on their US tour. Between drummers going missing, venues that are too small and cancelled gigs, the mishaps pile up and put a strain on the band members’ friendship. Rob Reiner’s debut film, this mockumentary popularised the genre and remains one of the funniest satires of the rock music world.
Languages: English, Japanese
Subtitles: French
Starring: Rob Reiner, Michael McKean & Christopher Guest
Tribute to Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner died tragically last December, leaving behind a body of work that ranks amongst the most memorable in American comedy. He was one of the few filmmakers who knew how to make us laugh and move us across such a wide range of genres.
It seemed only natural for the VIFFF to pay tribute to his genius, which had such a profound impact on our love of cinema. To celebrate his talent, we have selected three of his most iconic comedies.