The Ghost of Piramida

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  • NR
  • 2012
  • 1 hr 5 min
  • 7.7  (151)

The Ghost of Piramida is a 2012 documentary film that follows the Danish indie rock band Efterklang as they embark on a journey to the abandoned Russian mining town of Piramida. The film is directed by Andreas Koefoed and produced by Michael Haslund-Christensen. The story of the film begins in 2011 when the band received an invitation to visit Piramida. The town, located on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen, was abandoned in 1998 after the Russian mining company that owned it shut down due to economic reasons. Since then, the town has been left untouched, with buildings and equipment slowly succumbing to the harsh Arctic climate.

Efterklang, intrigued by the idea of visiting such an unusual location, decided to accept the invitation and embarked on a journey to Piramida. The band members traveled to the island with the intention of finding inspiration for their next album, but what they discovered instead was a hauntingly beautiful place full of history and secrets.

Throughout the film, Efterklang explores the abandoned town, capturing its eerie silence and the stillness of everyday objects left behind. They are also accompanied by Mads Brauer, a sound engineer, who captures field recordings of the sounds of the town, which later inspire the band's album, Piramida.

In addition to exploring the town, the band also seeks out the former inhabitants of Piramida. They meet Alexandra, a former resident who now works at the local museum, and Sergei, a former miner who shares his memories of life in the town. These encounters give an insight into the former life of the town and the reality of living in such a harsh environment.

To add to the mystique of the film, Efterklang also performs a concert in the abandoned town's cultural center. While the band members adjust to the freezing temperatures, they play some of their most memorable songs in front of a silent and eerie audience.

The film's cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the stark beauty of the Arctic landscape and the desolate nature of Piramida. Through the camera lens, viewers get a glimpse of a town which once held the hopes and dreams of its inhabitants.

Overall, The Ghost of Piramida is a hauntingly beautiful film that showcases the power of collaboration and the beauty of the unexpected. It not only documents the band's journey but also tells the story of an abandoned town and the memories and ghosts that still linger within its walls. The film is a captivating and melancholic journey that is sure to leave an impression on its audience.

The Ghost of Piramida is a 2012 musical with a runtime of 1 hour and 5 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.7.

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  • Release Date
    2012
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 5 min
  • Language
    Danish
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (151)