“Romantic Warriors IV – Krautrock (Part 1), Adele Schmidt and José Zegarra Holder / 2019, 129min

Romantic Warriors IV: Krautrock (Part 1) traces the origins of Krautrock, one of the most groundbreaking and influential movements in experimental music. Journeying through the Düsseldorf and Cologne scenes of the 1970s, the film follows the artists who rejected Anglo-American rock conventions in favour of hypnotic rhythms, electronic textures, and fearless sonic exploration. Drawing on rare archival footage and interviews with members of Can, Kraftwerk, Neu!, Faust, and La Düsseldorf, the documentary reveals the creative processes behind albums that transformed the course of modern music. More than a history of a genre, it is a tribute to artistic independence and radical innovation whose legacy continues to resonate across electronic music, post-rock, ambient, and contemporary experimental sound.