In the Court of the Crimson King: King Crimson at 50 – Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

Over the past 50 years, more than 20 musicians have passed through King Crimson, with the only constant being the band’s leader and guitar master, Robert Fripp, elegant in appearance, an uncompromising perfectionist who inspires devotion among fans while commanding respect (and sometimes fear) from his fellow musicians.

Director Toby Amies followed the band for three years, capturing their entire career through conversations with collaborators, former members, and new musicians who grew up as King Crimson fans, revealing the unique sonic alchemy of this extraordinary group. As Fripp himself says: “This is the first King Crimson where there isn’t at least one member of the band who actively dislikes my presence.”