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The Rise of the Synths is a documentary film directed by Iván Castell and narrated by filmmaker and composer John Carpenter. The film explores the origins and growth of the electronic music genre known as Synthwave, charting its rise in popularity from the underground online music scene. to its recent mainstream exposure following use in retro-themed soundtracks, notably the 2011 film Drive, and more recently the television series Stranger Things.
Original Release
11/15/2019
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Carpenter | Narrator |
| Rubén Martínez | Synth Rider |
| John Bergin | Self |
| Nina Boldt | Self |
| Carpenter Brut | Self |
| Dance with the Dead | Themselves |
| Austin Garrick | Self |
| Power Glove | Themselves |
| Bronwyn Griffin | Self |
| Gunship | Themselves |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Carpenter | Narrator |
| Rubén Martínez | Synth Rider |
| John Bergin | Self |
| Nina Boldt | Self |
| Carpenter Brut | Self |
| Dance with the Dead | Themselves |
| Austin Garrick | Self |
| Power Glove | Themselves |
| Bronwyn Griffin | Self |
| Gunship | Themselves |
| Dan Haigh | Self |
| Jeppe Hasseriis | Self |
| Klayton | Self |
| James Lollar | Self |
| Tyler Lyle | Self / The Midnight |
| Maethelvin | Self |
| Mecha Maiko | Self |
| Tim McEwan | Self / The Midnight |
| Miami Nights 1984 | Self |
| Nightcrawler | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Jason Hill | Executive Producer |
| Damien Jackson | Executive Producer |
| Mike Shema | Executive Producer |
| Martin Bernhard | Producer |
| Ana Castañosa | Producer |
| Iván Castell | Producer |
| Javier Moreno | Producer |
| Rebeca Villar Rodríguez | Producer |
| Chris Wells | Producer |
