Robbie Williams: His life in the cinema – Better Man” from June 20th in Munich!

Robbie Williams: His life in the cinema – Better Man” from June 20th in Munich!

A very interesting event is coming up in Munich summer. Robbie Williams will be performing at the Olympic Stadium on July 26th and the fans are already excited for the legendary hits like “Angels,” “Feel” and “Let Me Entertain You.” But before that happens, there is something special for film and music lovers: the film “Better Man”, which tells the life story of the British star, will soon be shown in the open-air cinema. This film has become the talk of the town since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in August 2024 and subsequent theatrical releases.

“Better Man”, directed by Michael Gracey, takes viewers through the impressive and eventful life story of Robbie Williams. The film examines his childhood in Stoke-on-Trent, his turbulent time with the boy band Take That, where he was often considered the "bad boy", as well as his struggles with drugs and depression. This portrayal of Williams is realized in a unique way: a lifelike animated chimpanzee portrays him, offering a fresh and creative perspective on his life. In this film musical, emotional highlights are combined with visual ideas that captivate the audience.

Open-air cinema season starts soon

“Better Man” will be shown on June 20th as part of the popular “Kino, Mond & Sternen” series in Westpark, followed by another screening on June 22nd at the Kino am Olympiasee. After the first cinema releases at the beginning of the year, this film will also contribute to the opening of the open-air cinema season in Munich, which starts on June 19th with the film “Wunderschöner”. The crowds are high and the anticipation is palpable.

Williams' career has not only reached musical heights, but he also boasts records such as winning the most BRIT Awards and selling the fastest tickets for a world tour. His comeback as a solo artist from the 1990s earned him the status of a sex symbol of the generation. The film, which was produced by a talented team in Great Britain, Australia and the USA, offers a look at the range of his successes and his challenges.

Important facts about the film

• Film Title: Better Man
• Release Year: 2024
• Director: Michael Gracey
• Main Characters: Robbie Williams (als sich selbst), Jonno Davies (motion capture Robbie), Steve Pemberton und Alison Steadman in Nebenrollen.
• Kritiken: Der Film erhielt 88% positive Bewertungen auf Rotten Tomatoes.
• Box Office: 22,5 Millionen US-Dollar weltweit.

Even though there were health problems at one of his earlier concerts in Munich, the fascination for Robbie Williams remains unbroken. The film illustrates his setbacks and triumphs and shows how this artist prevailed. The combination of an eventful biography and entertaining musical elements makes “Better Man” a very special experience – both on the big screen and at its live concert in the Olympic Stadium.

An exciting summer lies ahead for all Robbie Williams fans and film lovers. The questions are: How will the film captivate viewers with its unique narrative? And how will Robbie Williams delight the crowds at the concert in the Olympic Stadium? You can be excited!

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