description Queen: Rock Montreal Overview
Queen: Rock Montreal is a concert film featuring the British rock band Queen performing at the Montreal Forum in Quebec, Canada, on November 24 and 25, 1981. Directed by Saul Swimmer, it was initially released under the title We Will Rock You and was one of the first concert films shot entirely on 35mm film. The production captures the original classic lineup of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon at the height of their arena-rock touring era. The film was digitally remastered and screened globally in IMAX theaters starting in 2024.
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Which Queen concerts were filmed for Rock Montreal?
The footage comes from Queen's two Montreal Forum concerts on November 24 and 25, 1981. The shows were part of the period surrounding The Game and were filmed specifically with a theatrical concert presentation in mind.
Does Queen: Rock Montreal include "Under Pressure"?
Yes, the Montreal performance includes "Under Pressure," the Queen and David Bowie single released in 1981. Bowie does not appear in the film, so Freddie Mercury handles the live vocal arrangement with the band.
Is Queen: Rock Montreal the same film as Queen We Will Rock You?
They derive from the same 1981 Montreal footage, but Rock Montreal is the later restored and re-edited presentation. It has been issued in modern audio formats and received a limited IMAX theatrical release in 2024.
Why is Rock Montreal notable among Queen concert films?
It captures Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon with high-quality 35mm film photography. Unlike Queen's much larger 1986 Wembley show, the Montreal recording documents the band five years earlier in a comparatively focused arena production.
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