Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

1984
Rated PG
1h 28m
Documentary
Music

8.4TMDB(399)

Overview

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Non-Fiction Film (1984)
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Nominations
Nominated for the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Film (1984)
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Box office
Grossed $12.5M worldwide, about 10.4 times its $1.2M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Hollywood Pantages Theatre
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Music
Music by David Byrne, Talking Heads and 3 more
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Jordan Cronenweth
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