Yungblud. Are You Ready, Boy? (2025)
With his documentary “Yungblud. Are You Ready, Boy?“, directed by English director Paul Dugdale, Yungblud takes the audience on an extremely intimate 125-minute journey through the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin. A place that greats like David Bowie and U2 have already shaped, and now becomes the setting for Yungblud’s musical new beginning.
The documentary, shot almost entirely in black and white, creates a nostalgic, almost timeless atmosphere. Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Richard Harrison, recounts the lengthy process of creating his upcoming album, a journey marked by its share of ups and downs. He speaks openly about his inner struggles, self-doubt, and obstacles that have marked this path. It quickly becomes clear that this album means more to him than just another chapter in his career. It’s rather the conscious start of a new era.
An absolute highlight: For the first time, he performs the complete album live. Without an audience, only with his band in the special and magical atmosphere of the Hansa Studios. Anyone who hasn’t perceived Dom as a truly great artist and performer until now should be convinced of his absolute exceptional talent here at the latest. The energy and passion that the entire band puts into the performance is palpable even through the screen.
Between songs, Yungblud reflects on his career and recent years. In very personal conversations with his team, whom he has long called his family, the audience gets a deep insight into the dynamics, long-standing connections, and mutual inspiration of his closest circle.
Time and again, Yungblud speaks about his connection to Berlin – from his first show to personal experiences that have shaped him. Thus, the film becomes not only a documentation of an album process, but also a personal declaration of love to a city and a place that continues to inspire him.
In the end, “Yungblud. Are You Ready, Boy?” is far more than a classic music documentary. It’s worth watching not only for long-time Yungblud fans, but for all music lovers who want to take an intense and, above all, honest look behind the scenes and experience an artist in all his highs and lows.
Director: Paul Dugdale
Cast: Yungblud (Dominic Richard Harrison)
Rating: 9.0
