Going Electric: The Films of Tangerine Dream

Fri, Apr 25 • 7:30 PM

Balboa Theatre

About this event

Going Electric: The Films of Tangerine Dream is a film series running from April 25-27, 2025, at the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. This series explores the iconic film scores of Tangerine Dream, a group renowned for their intense and propulsive synth beats that shaped the sound of the 1980s. The event features a selection of films including 'Thief,' 'Sorcerer,' 'Miracle Mile,' 'Risky Business,' and 'Legend,' showcasing the group's unique contribution to American cinema through soundtracks that reflect cultural anxieties and cinematic narratives. Co-presented by Amoeba SF, this event promises to offer an unforgettable auditory and visual experience.

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