Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party

The story of The Birthday Party’s ascent, apex and inevitable collapse—a tale of epic struggle, artistic genius and total dysfunctionality.

Told in the group’s own words, the film brings the band’s story to the screen for the first time. This is a twisted tale of ascent, realisation and implosion whilst dealing with issues of artistic muse, creativity, addiction, fame, interpersonal conflict and the unique relationship between creative vision and self-destruction—all underpinned by the dark, wry humour of the individual band members. 

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