LOST VAGUENESS - GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary, directed by Sofia Olins, delves into the fascinating story of Roy Gurvitz and his creation, Lost Vagueness, a legendary area within the Glastonbury Festival. Olins captures the essence of Gurvitz's vision, which infused the festival with the decadent spirit of 1920s Berlin, transforming a muddy field into an iconic space. The film explores the dark, self-destructive side of creativity and the personal trauma that often accompanies it, offering a unique perspective on the festival's evolution. Lost Vagueness, with its blend of ballroom dancing, drag shows, and avant-garde performance art, became a beacon of bacchanalian revelry in the early 2000s, revitalizing Glastonbury at a time when it risked losing its relevance. The documentary touches upon the area's legendary status among festival-goers and the media frenzy it generated, including false rumors of celebrity weddings. While Lost Vagueness grew into a significant cultural phenomenon, the film also acknowledges the challenges it faced, such as rising costs and Gurvitz's reportedly erratic leadership, which eventually took their toll.