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Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

MusicDocumentaryCulture

2022, Movie, 1h 40min

In 1968, art students Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell made a trippy photo collage for their musician friends Syd, David and Roger. The resulting album and album cover, A Saucerful of Secrets, helped launch two careers: that of Pink Floyd, one of the 70s megabands, and of Hipgnosis, which, over the course of the next 25 years, designed a stream of iconic album covers.

"Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)" — music, documentary and culture movie produced in UK and released in 2022. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.7 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 40min. "Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store and to stream on Amazon Prime ⎥ DocPlay. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Critic Alexis Dallas

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...this entertaining showcase is a must for music, art and history lovers.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...very enjoyable documentary...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Wendy Ide

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...a fascinating and suitably maverick snapshot of a richly creative moment in music history,...

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Critic David Jenkins

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Fun, insidery profile doc of the creative team behind some of the most memorable album covers ever made...

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Christian Blauvelt

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There’s something hope-giving about all these stories, especially in this time when artists continually have to place limits on themselves. These are dispatches from a time when no detail was unimportant and anything was possible.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Glenn Kenny

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Shot in the black and white that Corbijn favors in his still photography ... except, of course, when it breaks out the dazzling color work done by Hipgnosis itself, “Squaring the Circle” makes the still-living Powell its focus and fulcrum.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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"Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)" is a documentary that delves into the fascinating story of the design duo responsible for some of the most iconic album covers in music history. Directed by Anton Corbijn, the film features interviews with rock stars and industry professionals, showcasing the creative process and impact of Hipgnosis' work. From Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" to Wish You Were Here, the documentary takes viewers on a journey through the world of album cover design, highlighting the unique collaboration between art and music. With a focus on the designers' innovative approach and their ability to capture the essence of the music, the film offers a fresh perspective onthe intersection of art and culture.

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You can stream Squaring the Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis) on: Apple TV Amazon Store Amazon Prime ⎥ DocPlay