Charlie Targett-Adams

In December 2008, Placebo embarked on their 8th worldwide tour campaign in 15 years, performing in 44 countries, 143 shows to over 2.5 million people. It began at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and ending in London, England, in September 2010. Shot and directed by Charlie Targett-Adams, this candid and intrusive film follows the band through the different continents and cultures with footage compiled from many of the countries, shows and travels which Placebo undertook throughout the Battle For Sun tour.

As the band Placebo approach their 20th Anniversary they were given a unique opportunity to play ten cities throughout Russia. In a time when Russia was at the forefront of the world’s current affairs, little was actually reported outside Russia about the internal culture of the country. Fronted by Placebo’s Stefan Olsdal, the film explores the alternative cultures that are present within Russia’s major cities. As the tour travelled through the country the band went out and met various artists, architects, animators and musicians, finding out about the alternative creative culture and celebrating all they have to offer. From Krasnoyarsk in Siberia to St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea, Placebo: Alt.Russia takes you on the band’s journey through Russia, meeting great characters on the way, investigating the alternative culture in Russia, and taking in the raw emotions of Placebo’s powerful concerts.