New Trailer for 4K Restoration of ‘Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII’
by Alex Billington
March 5, 2025
Source: YouTube
“An exclusive theatrical event!” IMAX has revealed a new trailer for the 4K restoration + re-release of an awesome rock doc event titled Pink Floyd at Pompeii. Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience, filmed in October 1971. It was released for the first time in late 1972, and will return to cinemas again some 53 years later. The film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative – discovered in five dubiously labelled cans within Pink Floyd’s own archives. This big breakthrough unearthed the very film that rolled through the cameras during those sweltering days amidst the ruins of Pompeii over 50 years ago. Led by Lana Topham, Director of Restoration for Pink Floyd, the team’s mission was to preserve the integrity & beauty of the original picture. The film was scanned in 4K using advanced techniques to ensure the finest, sharpest detail. Colors were enhanced, and every frame was meticulously reviewed and repaired, maintaining a natural and vivid appearance with minimal grain or any other alterations. Although the band perform a typical live set from the era, there is no audience beyond the basic film crew. Oh damn I need to see this movie on the big screen! This looks incredible! I’m ready to rock.
Official 4K re-release trailer (+ poster) for rock doc Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, via YouTube:
Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, this unique and immersive film captures the band Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance marked the very first live concert to take place at Pompeii, and features the vital “Echoes,” “A Saucerful of Secrets,” and “One of These Days.” The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheatre, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios. Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII is directed by filmmaker Adrian Maben, his very first film at the time before going on to make Magritte and Helmut Newton: Frames from the Edge years later. Produced by Lana Topham. This initially opened in theaters in October 1972, only showing up in the US in 1974. Pink Floyd will re-release the Pink Floyd at Pompeii concert doc in IMAX theaters globally on April 24th & April 27th, 2025 coming soon this spring (tickets here). Who wants to rock out to this?
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Article by:Source: Alex Billington
