A new documentary explores the history of the Lanzarote band Inadaptados

The local filmmaker presents a work about the rock group that defined the island's underground scene.

Setting for a cultural documentary presentation in a room with warm lighting.
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Setting for a cultural documentary presentation in a room with warm lighting.

Filmmaker José María de Páiz has premiered his sixth documentary, Inadaptados: Rock and roll desesperado, which chronicles the history of the influential rock band formed in Lanzarote in 1990.

The band, which established itself as a benchmark for the underground sound in the Canary Islands, is known for a musical style that blends classic rock with punk, garage, and psychobilly influences. After a hiatus, the group resumed their activity in 2015, maintaining an essence that has endured for over three decades.
The documentary, recently screened at the Buñuel cinema in Lanzarote, analyzes the group's evolution since their inception, when they emerged as an alternative act in a scene dominated by other musical genres. The film also previews the upcoming release of their second album, Olor a fuzz, which will be published by Folc Records.

"Inadaptados met all the requirements due to their trajectory, style, and achievements. I wanted to do something about rock that would be a benchmark on the island."

the documentary filmmaker
The creation process for this audiovisual piece involved months of research, gathering graphic material, and conducting interviews. According to the director, the documentary's title, which matches their first album, aims to convey an epic and poetic nuance regarding the current state of rock music.