Largo

Section: Music for All
Directed by: Andrew van Baal and Mark Flanagan


USA, 2008

Dir.: Mark Flanagan, Andrew van Baal
Phot.: Andrew van Baal
Ed.: Andrew van Baal
Cast: Fiona Apple, Colin Hay, Andrew Bird, Grant Lee Phillips, Aimee Mann, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly
Format: DV
Black and White
112 mins
www.largofilm.com

Since owner Mark Flanagan first opened Largo's doors over a decade ago, this intimate LA venue has established a strong community of musicians, comedians and followers. Mark Flanagan and co-director Andrew van Baal spent two years filming at the site, and their beautifully crafted documentary gives a remarkably authentic feel of the Largo experience. Performances really do range from the sublime (Fiona Apple, Colin Hay, Andrew Bird) to the hilariously ridiculous (Flight of the Conchords), and the film's technical virtuousity more than does them justice. Shooting in gorgeous black and white, for much of the time van Baal has the confidence to let the camera sit and observe, with just a few highly effective poetic, lyrical interventions. Impeccably edited, and with the requisite attention given to sound, this is a fond and fitting tribute to this legendary and much loved venue.

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