Prepare to say hello to Yello. Swiss electronic duo to go from cult classic to cultural miracle in upcoming documentary short film Oh, yesabout their obscure eighties hit. Directed by Nick Canfield, the film was acquired by Rolling Stone Movies and Streaming Platform Documentary+. Oh, yes It will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7.
"These are two of the most iconic words in pop music history - Oh, yes!" Documentary+ and XTR president Justin Lacob said in a statement. "This movie is through 40 years of pop culture joy, from Fries Brell's Day Off Day A full-time obsession with Meme Culture. We'll be happy with documents as cool, quirky and memorable as the song itself. ”
"Oh, yes" left a mark on pop culture Fries Brell's Day Off Day and My secret of success. It also appeared in Twix's advertising campaign, soundtrack Duff Beer Mascot Duffman The Simpsonsand inspired improvised cover performance Philadelphia is always sunny.
The documentary will record the lasting impact of the comments with Fries Bulle Actor Alan Ruck, musician and comedian Reggie Watts, and music director Tarquin Gotch. Oh, yes Tells the story of the song, and the two musicians who can hit Boris Blank and Dieter Meier.
Canfield first details Oh, yes In 2023, when he launches Kickstarter to complete the project. The director's first encounter with this song was through Fries Brell's Day Off Day and My secret to success. "They are adventure movies; classic 80s and eighties story and overcoming odds, the song caught me and popped up all my life," Canfield told Rolling stones In 2023.
"'Oh, yes' has a special place in the American psychology, more than any other song than the culture of the eighties," Canfield said. "It immediately means desire, desire, satisfaction and excess. Even if it's European, it has become typical American. I want to explore that, and the song's incredibly lasting power...I want people to discover how music makes us feel intrinsic. I also want people to be exposed to stories and personalities that people are awe."
Oh, yes is the latest documentary release, which is a collaboration between the Rolling Stone Movie and Documentary+. It joins Dust wingsshortlisted for the 2023 Oscar; All things metalthe film debuted at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival; blood and ashes; and Mother.
Justin Lacob and Bryn Mooser will serve as executive producers on behalf of Documentary+. Rolling Stone Executive Chairman Gus Wenner, Rolling Stone Films SVP Jason Fine and Rolling Stone Films Director Alexandra Dale will represent executive producers Rolling stones and rolling stone film. “We are very happy to bring Oh, yes For audiences all over the world, the film says: “The film penetrates Yello’s quirky genius while celebrating innovation and memorable quirks, turning two simple words into indelible pop culture moments. ”