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Punk
Punk’s mad parade burnt bright and quick, feeding on the public’s limitless love of disgust. Works from Julien Temple and Captain Zip immerse you in the movement, with music from The Undertones and more.
See some history, presented here as part of the BFI's participation in Punk.London celebrations.
The DestructorsThe Destructors
Documentary 1983 12 mins Location: Brixton
Punk rebellion and anarchy with Peterborough-based punk band The Destructors, six years after their formation.
Punk In 60 SecondsPunk In 60 Seconds
Promotional 2016 1 mins
Anarchy in the UK… This rare footage presents a short blast of the punk energy that took over the streets of Britain in the late 1970s.
Knights ElectricKnights Electric
Drama 1980 24 mins Location: Great Yarmouth
Four rowdy teen punks tussle with the girls they fancy in this energetic pop music film shot on the seafront at Great Yarmouth.
Citizens BannedCitizens Banned
Amateur film 1981 12 minsSilent Location: Chelsea
Punks find their turf invaded by New Romantics in the final part of Captain Zip's seminal Video Trip.
Punk Can Take ItPunk Can Take It
Promotional 1979 19 mins
This power-packed promotional film for the UK Subs also showcases the distinctive talents of unconventional writer and director Julien Temple.
We're No AngelsWe're No Angels
Amateur film 1979 16 minsSilent Location: Camden Town
The punks go shopping in this evocatively dingy entry in Captain Zip's seminal Video Trip.
Don't Dream It - See ItDon't Dream It - See It
Amateur film 1978 15 minsSilent Location: Chelsea
The Kings Road punks go on a day trip - to 10 Downing Street! - in this edition of Captain Zip's Video Trip.
Shellshock RockShellshock Rock
1979 48 mins Location: Belfast
The Undertones and Stiff Little Fingers play live in this vivid music doc capturing all the vibrancy of the 1970s Northern Irish punk scene.
SquatpartySquatparty
Amateur film 1981 17 mins Location: Putney
Female punks have fun boozing, smoking and talking in this fascinating film by London lifestyle chronicler Captain Zip.
Death Is Their DestinyDeath Is Their Destiny
Amateur film 1978 13 mins Location: London
Fascinating amateur footage of London punks, and a glimpse of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, filmed on the King's Road in 1978.
The Punk Kebab DocumentaryThe Punk Kebab Documentary
Drama 1977 13 mins Location: Buckingham Palace
Subverted and amusing piece about the history of kebabs, infused with a punk flavour.
Guerillere TalksGuerillere Talks
Animation & Artists Moving Image 1978 24 mins
Six film portraits of women associated with the punk music scene in 1970s New York.