In the Court of the Crimson King

What began as a simple documentary film celebrating the 50th anniversary of cult progressive rock band King Crimson evolved into a darkly comic exploration of time, death, family and the transcendent power of music to change lives.

'In the Court of the Crimson King' explores the unique creative environment of King Crimson, a band that has always forged its own uncompromisingly independent path. Over 50 years, band founder Robert Fripp, equally famous for his work with Brian Eno and David Bowie, has created a tension between freedom and responsibility that places extraordinary demands on the band's members - tempered only by the applause of an audience whose adulation threatens to make their lives even harder. Toby Amies has chronicled the unrelenting suffering and fleeting glory of the band members of King Crimson, perhaps the most demanding rock band in the world.