(French title: Les Magnétiques ) is a 2021 drama film directed by Vincent Maël Cardona that captures the raw energy of the early 1980s pirate radio scene in France. Plot Overview
The film explores the complex bond between the technical, introverted Philippe and the magnetic, spotlight-seeking Jerome.
The brothers' lives are defined by their passion for music and the thrill of broadcasting illegally. However, this coming-of-age journey is interrupted when Philippe is called up for and stationed in West Berlin. Key Themes Magnetic.Beats.2021.MULTi.1080p.WEB-DL.H264.DD5...
Set against the backdrop of the 1981 French presidential elections, the film depicts a world on the verge of massive cultural and political shifts. Soundtrack and Style
You can watch the official trailer on YouTube to get a sense of its unique visual and sound design. (French title: Les Magnétiques ) is a 2021
The film is celebrated for its authentic post-punk and new wave aesthetic, featuring music from iconic bands like , The Sonics , and Iggy Pop . It serves as a visual and auditory tribute to the era of analog recording and the "magnetic" allure of radio.
The story follows , a reserved technical genius living in a small town in Brittany. He lives in the shadow of his charismatic, rebellious older brother Jerome , who leads a group of friends running an underground radio station. The film is celebrated for its authentic post-punk
Philippe views the world through sound waves, using magnetic tapes to capture and remix the atmosphere of his life.