Overview

• The documentary 'If the Stars Had a Sound' about Scottish band Mogwai is set to premiere at South by Southwest in March.
• The film, directed by Antony Crook, began as a short film about leaving Scotland but evolved into an exploration of the band's reflection of the dichotomy between light and dark in their home country.
• The documentary chronicles Mogwai's journey from their early beginnings to their establishment as a post-rock cult staple, including the recording of their latest album during the pandemic lockdown.
• The film features archival footage captured over the last two and a half decades of the band, including during the recording process for 'As the Love Continues', which was released in 2021.
• Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite expressed excitement for people to see the film, stating that it tells the story of how they persevered with the record and the film throughout the pandemic.