Squaring The Circle (The Story of Hipgnosis)

Event details

Directed by Anton Corbijn
Starring Paul McCartney, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Noel Gallagher

Celebrated photographer, creative director and filmmaker Anton Corbijn’s first feature documentary tells the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey “Po” Powell, the creative geniuses behind ‘Hipgnosis’, the iconic album art design studio responsible for some of the most recognizable album covers of all time.

Working with Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, 10cc, Paul McCartney, Peter Gabriel among others, Hipgnosis revolutionised what an album cover could be, setting a new standard and influencing artists for generations to come.

Duration

Approx 101 mins

Prices

£8.90 / £8 for screenings before 5pm
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Reviews:

★★★★ “A fascinating and suitably maverick snapshot of a richly creative moment in music history.” – Wendy Ide, The Observer.

★★★★ “Photographer and film-maker Anton Corbijn is the very best person to direct this very enjoyable documentary about design outfit Hipgnosis and its dynamic co-founders.” – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian.

“A treat for anyone with a taste for rock, for rock imagery and for the glories that can be found in that piece of cardboard wrapped around a record.” – Steve Pond, The Wrap.