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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresDocumentary, Music
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DirectorOscar Sansom
WritersOscar Sansom
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPlacebo: This Search for Meaning
About Placebo: This Search for Meaning
"This Search for Meaning" is a documentary by the British band Placebo that delves into the band's creative journey and their exploration of existential themes. It chronicles their musical evolution, focusing on how they've used music as a medium to confront personal struggles, social issues, and deeper philosophical questions about life, identity, and purpose. It provides insight into how the band grapples with the search for meaning in a chaotic and complex world.
Directed by Oscar Sansom, Placebo: This Search for Meaning leans on a strong ensemble — Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal, Shirley Manson — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2024.
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