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The Greasy Hands Preachers streaming

2014 Movie Documentary 87 min
By: Clément Beauvais

This documentary film explores the revival of manual work through the passion of motorcycle enthusiasts who have found their way to a happy life. Shot in 16mm in California, Utah, Indonesia, Spain, Scotland and France, we have spent time with mechanics and custom shop founders trying to understand the difference between manual work and intellectual work. The unique satisfaction that result from doing something tangible, the sense of time, the relation between the form and the function, the joy of riding in a beautiful landscape and the community and friendship that motorcycle creates.

Filmium rating
74%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2014
Selections:
Savage Cinema

Mood

Adventurous
Authentic
Nostalgic
Philosophical
Reflective
Reverent

Cast & Crew

Clément Beauvais
Arthur de Kersauson
Arthur Of Kersauson
Documentary Filmmakers
Motorcycle Builders
Orlando Bloom

Budget

Crowdfunding
Independent

Cinematic Technique

16Mm Film Style
16Mm Look
Intimate Cinematography
Steadicam
Wobbly

Film Movements

Authenticity Focus
Documentary Style

Narrative Structure

Chapter-Wise
Montage
Philosophical

Pace

Contemplative
Immediate
Measured
Reflective
Slower

Runtime

Expanded
Slow

Soundtrack

Authentic
Natural Sounds

Style

Amateurish
Authentic
Documentary
Retro
Retro Style
Warm

Time-Period

Retro
Timeless

Central Conflict

Passion
Self-Expression
Tradition Vs. Commerce

Characters

Biker
Customizer
Motorcycle Enthusiasts

Ending

Authentic
Open
Reflective

Historical Context

Independent Filmmaking
Modern Motorcycle Culture
Retro

Key Plot Points

Craft
Lifestyle
Motorcycle Philosophy

Plot

Customization
Motorcycle Culture
Personal Journeys
Philosophy
Self-Fulfillment

Setting

California
Indonesian
Spain
Usa
Utah

Shooting Location

California
Indonesian
Spain
Utah

Theme

Community
Lifestyle
Philosophy Of Riding
Self-Discovery
Self-Fulfillment
Tradition

Genre

Cultural Film
Documentary
Lifestyle
Motorcycle

Audiences

Alternative Lifestyle
Culture Enthusiast
Documentary Viewers
Motorcycle Enthusiasts
Motorcyclefans
Nostalgic

Titles

The Greasy Hands Preachers

Awards

No Prices

Box Office Success

Low Popularity

Critical Reception

Advertising Aspect
Ambiguous
Critical

Festivals

Karlovy Vary
San Sebastian

Popularity

Niche
Specific

Ratings

Mediocre

Reception

Authenticity Debate
Controversy
Critical
Critical Reception
Marketing
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

France
Indonesian
Spain
Usa

Release Year

2014
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