Destined for Blues - Skazany na Bluesa

Biography of Ryszard Riedel (1956-1994), former leader of cult Polish rock-blues band Dzem. History of his family relationships, music career and addiction to heroin.



On a summer morning in 1993 in the small Silesian town of Tychy, Rysiek Riedel, the leader of the music group “Dzem” takes off with his band for a concert in Warsaw. It happens to be an exceptional concert and a significant day in the life of the 37-year old musician. DESTINED FOR BLUES is a biography of Riedel, the legendary leader of the band “Dzem.” It is the story of an escape from the drab reality of communist Poland into the world of music and, unfortunately, drugs. The film paints a portrait of a charismatic musician lost in a blind, deadly alley.



Polish spoken language with English subtitles.



Polish Title: Skazany na Bluesa

English Title: Destined for Blues





http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0476872/

Rating:6.9/10

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destined_for_Blues

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryszard_Riedel

http://www.polandbymail.com/get_item_abm028_dzem-autsajder.htm