The Zombies. Hung Up on a Dream

Robert Schwartzman (United States - 2023 - 109’ - VOSE - European Premiere)

In their first ever feature documentary nearly sixty years after they met as teenagers, THE ZOMBIES tell their story navigating the tumultuous music industry over the decades and making one of the most influential albums of all time: Odessey and Oracle. “She’s Not There” made them the first British band after The Beatles to reach #1 in the US. After years of touring and many missteps in the 60s, the band sadly missed out on their biggest moment yet, when “Time of the Season” hit #1 and became a global success, inspiring new generations each year. Together they look back on their journey, where true friendship led them to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Data sheet

Director: Robert Schwartzman
Year: 2023
Country: United States
Length: 109 min.
Original language: English
Leadings: Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White, Hugh Grundy
Producers: Russell Wayne Groves, Robert Schwartzman
Film company: Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, Rick Krim

Robert Schwartzman

Robert is the lead singer of the rock/pop band Rooney. He started his career appearing in ‘Lick the Star’ (1998), ‘The Virgin Suicides’ (1999), both directed and co-written by his cousin Sofia Coppola; as well as in ‘The Princess Diaries’ (Garry Marshall, 2001). Robert directed and produced ‘Dreamland’ (2016), ‘The unicorn’ (2018) and ‘The argument’ (2020). He also co-founded the film/tv production and distribution company Utopia. ‘Hung up on a dream’ is Robert’s documentary directorial debut.