
Leave the World Behind
2014

Representation Score
Limited
2010
Director
Christian Larson
Runtime
45 minutes
Average Rating
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Take One serves as a detailed account of the rise of Swedish House Mafia within the music industry. Its primary focus is on documenting the commercial success and logistics of becoming a global star. The narrative structure does not aim to challenge traditional social hierarchies or identity-based discussions. Instead, diversity is shown as a result of the band’s extensive touring rather than a deliberate narrative goal. Ultimately, the film remains a conventional exploration of a homogeneous group’s journey through the Western music industry.
Category Breakdown
The film does not have a central focus on LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender expressions. Representation of LGBTQ+ individuals is limited to incidental musical contexts, and there are no specific narratives addressing same-sex relationships or heterosexual norms.
The narrative centers around the professional lives and business dealings of three male protagonists. Female artists like Kylie Minogue appear, but they play established professional roles within the industry.
The film showcases a global perspective through performances in 15 countries, featuring artists like Pharrell Williams. However, the core narrative remains focused on a Swedish-led musical entity.
The documentary explores the journey of navigating globalized capitalism and achieving commercial success. It does not significantly engage with religious, anti-capitalist, or post-colonial themes, choosing instead to highlight professional growth.
The film does not focus on physical or neurodivergent representation. It does not address disability as part of the human experience within the music industry.
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Official Synopsis
This unique film follows a group of 3 DJs Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso as Swedish House Mafia over the course of 2 years, 285 gigs and 15 countries. The film charts their journey from the point at which the Swedish House Mafia really starts to cause big waves to finishing their first hit single, ONE, under a ground breaking joint venture record deal with Virgin Records. There are appearences by Kylie Minogue, Pharell Williams, Tinie Tempah and Dirty South and the film was directed by Christian Larson.

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