Directing

Aubrey Powell

Born 1946-09-23 · Sussex, England

British graphic designer, and co-founder of Hipgnosis.

Acting credits

Behind the camera

Monty Python Live (Mostly) poster
7.1

Celebrate the last night of the Pythons on the big screen! With John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Monty Python Live (Mostly)

2014

Eclipse poster
NR

On Thursday 20 April 2023, the shadow of the moon grazed the tip of Western Australia, as it travelled over one of the world’s most beautiful areas – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park in Exmouth. Overseen by the group’s long time Creative Consultant and Hipgnosis co-founder, Aubrey ‘Po’ Powell, Pink Floyd gave eight Australian fans (named The Astronomy Domine Eight) the exclusive opportunity to visit the special scenic location within the region to hear THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON in full.

Eclipse

2023

Nazareth - Homecoming - The Greatest Hits Live in Glasgow poster
NR

Scottish hard rock quartet Nazareth returns home to perform their hits in the intimate setting of Glasgow's "Garage." In front of an internationally diverse group of fans, Nazareth rocks out to songs including "When the Lights Come Down," "Razamanaz," "Miss Misery," "Dream On," "Walk by Yourself," "Bad Bad Boy," "Heart's Grown Cold," "Broken Down Angel," "Whiskey Drinkin' Woman," "Hair of the Dog" and their classic power ballad "Love Hurts."

Nazareth - Homecoming - The Greatest Hits Live in Glasgow

2002

Now Voyager poster
7.0

A spoiled pop star crashes his car in an irrigation ditch and comes to in a public indoor pool supervised by a mysterious man who attempts to show him the error of his ways.

Now Voyager

1985

Eclipse poster
NR

The documentary, created by Powell and his team, Director Benny Trickett and Producer Fiz Oliver, follows the Astronomy Domine Eight who listened on headphones alongside a purpose-built pyramid on a deserted beach. It traces their journey from applying for the trip through to their emotional feelings afterwards. Locals in the area and thousands of others who had also made the historic trip to Exmouth to be part of the experience were also interviewed as part of the documentary.

Eclipse

What About Dick? poster
7.7

The movie begins with the birth of a sex toy invented in Shagistan in 1898 by Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley, and tells the story of the subsequent decline of the British Empire as seen through the eyes of a Piano. The Piano narrates the tale of Dick; his two cousins: Emma, an emotionally stunted English girl; her kleptomaniac sister Helena and their dipsomaniac Aunt Maggie who all live together in a large, rambling, Edwardian novel. When the Reverend Whoopsie discovers a piano on a beach, a plot is set afoot that can be solved only by a private Dick, the incomprehensible Scottish sleuth Inspector McGuffin, who with the aid of Sergeant Ken Russell finally reveals the identity of the Houndsditch Mutilator.

What About Dick?

2012

Gumboots poster
NR

Revel in the body's ability to make music with Gumboots, a group of performers who use their voices along with percussion instruments to tell the story of black South African coalminers. The oppressed miners, who wore black boots (or gumboots), were not allowed to speak to each other while in the mines. In response, they devised a communication system using their gumboots and ankle shackles.

Gumboots

2000

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) poster
7.0

Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) is a comic oratorio based on Monty Python's Life of Brian, which retells the tragic tale of Mandy, impregnated by a Roman soldier, giving birth to Brian, a reluctant revolutionary of the People's Front of Judea who falls in love with Judith, gets mistaken for a Messiah and is arrested by the Romans and sentenced to be crucified. It ranges in reference from Handel, through a naughty Mozart duet, to the Festival of Nine Carols, Bob Dylan, and the classic finale "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life".

Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

2010

Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam poster
7.5

Filmed in High Definition in Amsterdam on Toto's 25th Anniversary Tour in 2003, this stunning concert captures the band at their very best, reunited with original vocalist Bobby Kimball. The set combines all their hits with tracks from their latest album "Through the Looking Glass" and other live favorites, performed in front of a wildly enthusastic sell-out crowd. Extras include 35 minute behind-the-scenes film following the band through various stages of their world tour including footage from Japan, Thailand, South Korea, and France. Toto celebrate their 25th anniversary with this blistering live concert, filmed in Amsterdam on February 25th, 2003. Proving they've still got exactly what it takes to move a crowd, the band perform a mixture of medley's, solo spots, and huge hits. Tracks include "Rosanna," "Africa," "Hold The Line," a cover of the Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," and many more.

Toto: 25th Anniversary - Live in Amsterdam

2003

Big Country – Live At Barrowland 1983 (The Homecoming) poster
NR

Recorded at the Barrowlands in Glasgow New Year’s Eve 1983/4

Big Country – Live At Barrowland 1983 (The Homecoming)

1984

Paul McCartney: Movin' On poster
8.5

Paul McCartney: Movin' On takes viewers inside the private world of one of the most celebrated musicians of all time. Go backstage and join Beatle Paul McCartney and his band as they prepare for their 1992 New World Tour and recording. Sit in on recording sessions at Abbey Road and tour the famous Beatle's studio. Enjoy exclusive interviews and live performances. Highlights include footage of McCartney rehearsing "Penny Lane" and "Drive My Car." Other works featured on the film include "Hope of Deliverance", "C'mon People", "Off the Ground", "Get Out of My Way", and "Looking for Changes".

Paul McCartney: Movin' On

1993

Jean Michel Jarre: Making the Steamroller Fly poster
10.0

In this bonus feature included with Jean Michel Jarre's Oxygene Moscow DVD, director Aubrey Powell documents the legendary artist and his preparation for Oxygene Moscow.

Jean Michel Jarre: Making the Steamroller Fly

2007

Madness at Madstock poster
8.7

The DVD release of the band's performance at Madstock 1998 (Sunday 12th of June) in London's Finsbury Park, which was attended by 75,000 people.

Madness at Madstock

2000

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7.0

American TV-Special

Children of Africa

The Shadows - The Final Tour poster
7.3

The Shadows long and influential career has spanned 6 decades, with hit singles or albums in every one of them. Hank Marvin's guitar playing has been an inspiration to hordes of guitarists down the years, including the likes of Brian May, Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend. Over a decade since their last tour, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett

The Shadows - The Final Tour

2004

The Shadows - The Final Tour poster
7.3

The Shadows long and influential career has spanned 6 decades, with hit singles or albums in every one of them. Hank Marvin's guitar playing has been an inspiration to hordes of guitarists down the years, including the likes of Brian May, Eric Clapton and Pete Townshend. Over a decade since their last tour, Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch and Brian Bennett

The Shadows - The Final Tour

2004

Jean-Michel Jarre: Oxygene Moscow poster
8.4

Jean Michel Jarre's spectacular high-tech concert in Moscow on September 6, 1997, celebrating the city's 850th birthday.

Jean-Michel Jarre: Oxygene Moscow

1997

Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool poster
10.0

This MPL documentary is about Paul McCartney's World Tour '90. It focuses on all the organization which was set up for this tour and also features some live performances by Paul and his band. Some interviews are given by Paul, Hamish, Wix and other members of the crew. The documentary begins with the recalling of the concert at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil on April 21st, 1990. Two days before, a torrential rain has begun to fall, and nobody can yet ensure that the show of tonight will really happen. The rain is so strong that the crew has tremendous difficulties to put up the stage. A previous date (April 19) has already been cancelled because of the rain. But that night, at the very moment when Paul and his band come on stage, the rain stops by a miracle. The show is finally attended by 184.000 people, thus establishing a new world record for the largest concert given in the history of rock'n'roll.

Paul McCartney: From Rio to Liverpool

1990

Train of Thought poster
NR

Anthology music film starring Japanese singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya. It takes place on a train intercut with a series of flashbacks or daydreams which serve as long-form music videos.

Train of Thought

1984

Train of Thought poster
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Anthology music film starring Japanese singer-songwriter Yumi Matsutoya. It takes place on a train intercut with a series of flashbacks or daydreams which serve as long-form music videos.

Train of Thought

1984

Yes: Symphonic Live poster
7.2

With a Symphony Orchestra: Universally admired for their considerable studio prowess, British Supergroup, Yes have also been most famous for their unparalleled live shows. Yes pioneered the use of lasers, elaborate fantasy art inspired sets, "In-the-Round" revolving stages, the best sound engineering in the business and of course, their extraordinary musicianship. They've been blowing audiences away for over three decades. Backed by a symphony orchestra, the influential British prog-rock group Yes performs one of their famously elaborate concerts in Amsterdam. Long famous for their musicianship, complex songs, and their mastery of studio recording, Yes prove that they're one of the best live acts around, capable of both inspired improvisation and flawless performance.

Yes: Symphonic Live

2002

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5.7

This fast-paced documentary captures the thrill of the annual running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. With red bandanas tied to their bodies, people scatter as the bulls make chase. Injuries are common, but the runners think it's worth the risk.

Bull Runners of Pamplona

2011

The Cure: Show poster
8.0

Released in 1993 and recorded live over two nights at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit) in 1992, during the successful Wish tour.

The Cure: Show

1993

Judas Priest: Live in London poster
7.2

Recorded live on 19th December 2001 at the Brixton Academy, London. An exclusive live performance by the heavy metal legends. Rare concert footage of this show featuring an extended set of many Priest classics as well as material from their latest album Demolition.

Judas Priest: Live in London

2002