The Zone of Interest director gave young London schoolchildren digital cameras and let them film the Abbey Road sessions for War Child's Mercury-nominated HELP(2), then set their footage beside video shot by children in Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine and Yemen. Damon Albarn, Olivia Rodrigo, Arctic Monkeys, Beth Gibbons, Fontaines D.C. and Jarvis Cocker appear. If you care about music and the world at once, this short film hits hard.
What to expect
A 38-minute documentary, made with Glazer's regular collaborator Mica Levi, that the filmmakers call by children, for children. Expect playful, kid's-eye studio footage cut against sobering scenes from conflict zones. The screening fits neatly around lunch, and the film's footage from Abbey Road Studios is a treat for music fans.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center; the A, B, C and D stop a few blocks south at 59 St–Columbus Circle.
- At 38 minutes, it is an easy add-on to a longer festival day.
- Festival screenings start on time, so collect tickets and get in line early.
- If a screening is listed as sold out, check Film at Lincoln Center's site again closer to the day for released seats.
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Common questions
Which musicians appear in Joy of Joys?
Contributors to HELP(2) including Damon Albarn, Olivia Rodrigo, Cameron Winter, Arctic Monkeys, Beth Gibbons, Fontaines D.C. and Jarvis Cocker.
How long is Joy of Joys?
38 minutes.
What is War Child?
A charity that aids children in conflict zones; its label released the HELP(2) album.
