Blur have delighted fans by announcing a new feature-length film that documents their recent reunion.
The band shared a trailer for 'blur: To The End' on their social media channels on Tuesday, revealing that the movie will be shown in UK and Irish cinemas from 19th July.
Directed by Toby L, the film goes behind the scenes as the iconic English rock band came back together after almost 10 years for their 2023 album The Ballad of Darren.
The band, made up of Graham Coxon, Alex James, Damon Albarnand Dave Rowntree, went on hiatus in 2015 and then announced their reunion news last year before performing a string of gigs at Wembley for the first time ever.
In the trailer, the camera cuts between shots of the band performing at a packed-out gig reunion gig and more serene scenes of them wading in the sea and talking about their lives post-fame.
Blur have delighted fans by announcing a new feature-length film that documents their recent reunion
The band shared a trailer for 'blur: To The End' on their social media channels on Tuesday, revealing that the movie will be in UK and Irish cinemas from 19th July
The 1980s band, made up of Graham Coxon, Alex James, Damon Albarn and Dave Rowntree, went on hiatus in 2015 and then announced their reunion news last year before performing a string of gigs at Wembley for the first time ever
In the trailer, the camera cuts between shots of the band performing at a packed-out gig reunion gig and more serene scenes of them wading in the sea and talking about their lives post-fame
Directed by Toby L, the film goes behind the scenes as the iconic English rock band came back together after almost 10 years for their 2023 album The Ballad of Darren
From chatting and rehearsing backstage to brand new footage of the Wembley reunion shows, fans of the band are in for a treat.
Speaking in the film, bassist Alex James, 55, said: 'We've barely communicated for the last 10 years… I mean even when we really split up, it didn't take this long to make a record.
'But what's wonderful is as soon as the four of us get in a room together, it's just exactly the same as it was when we were all 19.'
Graham Coxon, 55, lead guitarist and secondary vocalist for the band, chimed in with: 'In the '90s, it was a very intense time. On the same sort of level as a relationship, or marriages and things like that.
Frontman Damon Albarn, 56, added: 'I think it's okay to say that time apart was taken up with other friendships and just sort of recuperating or doing other things.'
'I don't think any of us thought we'd make another record, especially not a record like this. I suppose that's why I wanted to try and make it as good as possible.
'We all have hugely involving and complicated lives and we're so lucky that we get to spend this time together, just the four of us. And that's the beauty of it.'
Toby L, who directed the highly-anticipated film, told Rolling Stone: 'To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of longterm friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together.
From chatting and rehearsing backstage to brand new footage of the Wembley reunion shows, fans of the band are in for a treat
Toby L, who directed the highly-anticipated film, told Rolling Stone: 'To The End is an intimate glimpse into relationships, motivation and mortality, the sights and sounds of longterm friendship unearthing a fresh new conquest to overcome together'
Frontman Damon Albarn, 56, added: 'I think it's okay to say that time apart was taken up with other friendships and just sort of recuperating or doing other things'
Fans of the legendary Britpop band quickly flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement
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'On the subject of capturing a band that has been so well documented, we sat down at the start of the project and agreed that the film had to tell a new story, be shot entirely on location, and crucially, be honest.
'In To The End,that's what I hope people can see, and most importantly, feel.'
Fans of the legendary Britpop band quickly flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement.
One penned: 'This was necessary for all of us that follow you during all these incredible years. Just thanks guys!'
A second joked: 'Can't wait to cry over middle-aged men talking about their struggles and friendship. The background music sounds good too!'
Meanwhile, others penned: 'Rest of the world when?' and 'Can't wait!!!'
It comes just weeks afterDamon slammed the crowd at Coachella, while fans branded the festival goers as 'embarrassing' after their apathetic reaction during the band's set.
The iconic Britpop band played a 13-song set at the California-based music festival, including 90s classics like Girls & Boys, Popscene and Song 2.
They also brought out the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers, a group of tribal singers from the Mojave Desert, where Coachella is held.
For their 1994 hit Girls & Boys, the musician tried to get everyone to sing along to the chorus multiple times, but it was radio silent.
Frustrated he declared that the band would not be returning to the festival, saying: 'You're never seeing us again, so you might as well f****** sing it'.
Clips of the toe-curling moment were soon circulated on social media, with many fans slamming the Coachella crowd as having the 'worst vibes' and declaring they 'did not deserve to be graced by the presence of blur'.
- blur: To The End will be released in cinemas on Friday 19 July
