Mike Oldfield

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Mike Oldfield

Born May 15, 1953 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK (age 73)

Michael Gordon Oldfield is a British musician, songwriter, and producer best known for his debut studio album Tubular Bells, which became an unexpected critical and commercial success and propelled him to worldwide fame.

Known For

The Killing FieldsThe Killing Fields · 1984
The Killing Fields
7.51984
MovieDramaHistory
New York Times reporter Sydney Schanberg is on assignment covering the Cambodian Civil War, with the help of local interpreter Dith Pran and American photojournalist Al Rockoff. When the U.S. Army pulls out amid escalating violence, Schanberg makes exit arrangements for Pran and his family. Pran, however, tells Schanberg he intends to stay in Cambodia to help cover the unfolding story — a decision he may regret as the Khmer Rouge rebels move in.
CharlotteCharlotte · 1974
Charlotte
4.01974
MovieCrimeDrama
Starting as an investigation, the film begins with the discovery of a murdered young woman. Gradually we go back in time to realize that this crime is altogether the logical continuation of a philosophy of life where neither sex nor death are taboo, and where a lust for pushing limits meets it ultimate conclusion.
Journey through ImagesJourney through Images · 1981
Journey through Images
1981
MovieDocumentary
This landmark 1981–82 documentary series consists of weekly 25-minute episodes filmed across Taiwan using an ENG (Electronic News Gathering) camera. It documents local customs and social textures through a distinctly humanistic lens. The project also marks an early collaboration between Christopher Doyle and Chang Chao-Tang.
The Cosmic MachineThe Cosmic Machine · 1981
The Cosmic Machine
8.51981
MovieScience Fiction
After an encounter with a strange creature, Martin is faced with a world-changing task: he must be the one to build a cosmic machine that will help bring peace to Earth.
The Beauty of RitualsThe Beauty of Rituals · 1981
The Beauty of Rituals
1981
MovieDocumentary
"The Beauty of Rituals" (《祭典之美》) by Chang Chao-tang (張照堂) surveys Taiwanese folk festivals across regions and seasons, framing them through the perspectives of archaeologist Chen Chi-lu (陳奇祿), choreographer Lin Hwai-min (林懷民), psychologist Yu Te-hui (余德慧), and painter Shiy De-jinn (席德進). The script and voiceover by Chiang Hsun (蔣勳) articulate the symbolic and affective dimensions of traditional belief.With music by Ma Shui-long (馬水龍), Chou Wen-chung (周文中), Kitaro (喜多郎), and Mike Oldfield, the film juxtaposes Eastern and Western sonic forms, re-mediating ritual as a dynamic contemporary cultural field.
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Live at the BBCMike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Live at the BBC · 1973
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Live at the BBC
9.21973
MovieMusic
Live-in-the-studio performance for the BBC, filmed on 30 November 1973, originally broadcast on BBC2 on 1 December, with a cast including Oldfield, his brother Terry (flute), Fred Frith (and other members of Henry Cow), Steve Hillage, Pierre Moerlen, Tom Newman, Mike Ratledge, Mick Taylor, Karl Jenkins and others.
Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells IIMike Oldfield: Tubular Bells II · 1992
Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells II
8.81992
MovieMusic
Live performance of the album Tubular Bells II at Edinburgh Castle
The Space MovieThe Space Movie · 1980
The Space Movie
5.41980
MovieDocumentary
1969's Apollo 11 mission to the moon is highlighted in this tribute to the history of the United States' space program.

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