Released February 7th in the US.
Filmed in Austria, Dominican Republic, and California.
Based on truths.
The story: Johann Holzel, Han for short, born in Vienna in 1957, was a talented child whose mother encouraged his talents.
He began playing piano at a very early age and decided to quit school by 16, claiming all he wanted to do was be a pop star.
From 1977 to 1979, Hans played bass in an Austrian rock band.
This is when he adopted the stage name "Falco".
By mid 1979, Falco was recording studio demos on his own.
His distinct style and talent led him to be signed as a solo artist in 1981.
Falco had to be a solo artist; his ego was largely responsible for many bad habits he acquired.
His first single didn't do very well. But it's B-side, 'Der Kommissar' became a hit, just not in the US.
His next album was a flop everywhere, and that's when the real "tortured artist" was born.
Drinking and drugging became Falco's everyday norm, no matter who thought he should change.
But he carried on doing what he knew best.
It wasnt until Falco decided he wanted to experiment with English lyrics that he began working with the production team, Rob and Ferdi Bolland.
Through this collaboration, Falco's worldwide success began solely with the hit single 'Rock Me Amadeus' in 1986.
Although his success was well deserved, his personal life suffered immensely due to how he actually lived his life.
Stars Grace Jones , Manuel Rubey , Susi Stach , Markus Mossmer , David Haderer , Christian Tramitz , Martin Loos , Nicholas Ofczarek , Doris Golpashin , Sebastian Gerlich , Patricia A
Directed by (& story written) Thomas Roth
German w/English subtitles
Not Rated
HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY/MUSIC
"With love , Ferdi & Rob"
"With love , Ferdi & Rob"
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