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Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn’s first feature documentary SQUARING THE CIRCLE (THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS) tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art design studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time, including ""The Dark Side of the Moon"" and ""Band on the Run."" They formed Hipgnosis in Cambridge during the ferment of the sixties and became rock royalty during the boom time of the seventies. They conjured into existence sights that no one had previously thought possible, produced visuals which popularized music that had previously been considered fringe, and were at the white-hot center of the maddest, funniest and most creative era in the history of popular music. During this period, record companies didn’t dictate to acts like Peter Gabriel, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Paul McCartney what their LP covers should look like - Storm and Po did. They made money; they lost money. They did great things; they did silly things. They fell out bitterly; they made up. They never played a note, but they changed music. The film features brand new interviews with Roger Waters, David Gilmour & Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Jimmy Page & Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel, Graham Gouldman of 10cc, Noel Gallagher, and many more!
directed by: Anton Corbijn starring: Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Graham Gouldman, Noel Gallagher 2022 / 101 min / 1.78:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1, 2.0
Additional info:
Region A Blu-ray
Audio commentary with Director Anton Corbijn and Graphic Designer Aubrey (Po) Powell
Hipgnosis archive photo gallery
Polaroid deleted scene
Red Band and Green Band Trailers
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.75 / 5 from 52 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
This limited edition slipcover for the documentary 'Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)' features stunning album art and is praised for its comprehensive coverage of iconic album artists. It includes audio commentary, a photo gallery, and deleted scenes, making it a must-have for fans of classic album covers and music history.
"Very cool documentary about the art/design studio behind some incredible and classic album covers." — Roam Y.
"Great documentary on the group behind the mind bending covers of Punk Floyd and other great band’s album covers." — Roy F.
"A very nice mostly BandW documentary that has received an outstanding BR transfer from Utopia." — Carl L.
Reviews
Informative
"Learned a lot!"
— Nick C. (5/5)
If you love music and
"If you love music and the art that inspired a lot of classic albums, you definitely want to check this out."
— Keith M. (4/5)
Reality Is A Mirror
"I haven’t watch this one yet and I did not know about Hipgnosis but the name cleverly fits the bill and I was always fascinated by the art of some of these studio album covers. I will dive into this title eventually."
— Rory K. (5/5)
Great documentary
"Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) is a captivating documentary that chronicles the rise of the legendary design studio Hipgnosis, the creative force behind some of the most iconic album covers of the 1970s and 1980s. Directed by Anton Corbijn, the film combines archival footage, interviews, and a striking visual style to celebrate the artistry of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell. It’s both a nostalgic trip for music lovers and a thoughtful exploration of how visual art shaped the cultural identity of rock music. With appearances from members of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and other giants, the documentary strikes a balance between behind-the-scenes anecdotes and a broader reflection on the power of design"
— Thomas H. (5/5)
cood doc
"cool doc"
— Michael L. (4/5)
Comprehensive doc on iconic album artists
"This doc covers an under appreciate part of the music business of the 70's - album art. A comprehensive look at the iconic art that Aubrey Powell and Storm Thurgerson brought into music history."
— Nicholas C. (5/5)
Rock vinyl art documentary
"Very cool documentary about the individuals who founded a company that was very influential in the world of rock vinyl cover art. Loads of awesome interviews from members of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and others. With a few extras and slip and sleeve with nifty artwork."
— Kresh R. (5/5)
Appreciating the Art of Album Art
"Great to see this legendary company discussed in depth."
— Noah H. (5/5)
Interesting
"Interesting"
— Ian C. (4/5)
I Was Always Fascinated By The Floyd's Album Art! This Is Awesome!
"If you are a fan of Pink Floyd's timeless and awesome album artwork, then dive into this film and learn everything about it! The film looks amazing, due to the timeless VS restoration process and it is a really engaging watch! Highly recommended!"
— Paul K. (5/5)
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