Character Relationship Map: Bananaz

Characters

• Self (played by Damon Albarn) — protagonist

  Jamie Hewlett is one of the two creators whose work drives the documentary. He is followed through the development of the band's drawings and animations, while the film also connects his visual work w...

• Self (played by Jamie Hewlett) — supporting
• Self / 2-D (played by Nelson De Freitas) — supporting

  This participant is listed as the person appearing as Self and as the performer associated with 2-D. The documentary's behind-the-scenes material includes the human faces behind the virtual band's cha...

• Self / Murdoc Niccals (played by Phil Cornwell) — supporting

  This participant is listed as Self and as the performer associated with Murdoc Niccals. The film includes the people behind the voices of the virtual band's characters, so this participant represents...

• Self / Noodle (played by Haruka Kuroda) — supporting

  This participant is listed as Self and as the performer associated with Noodle. As part of the people behind the voices of the virtual band's characters, this participant belongs to the wider producti...

• Self / Russel Hobbs (played by Remi Kabaka Jr.) — supporting

  This participant is listed as Self and as the performer associated with Russel Hobbs. The documentary presents the human performers behind the virtual band's character voices, connecting this particip...

• Self / Narrator (voice) (played by Dennis Hopper) — supporting

  This participant is credited as Self and as the voice of the narrator. The documentary combines behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, music-making, and concert material, and this credited narration i...

• Self (played by Vincent Mason) — supporting
• Self (played by Ibrahim Ferrer) — supporting
• Self (played by David Jolicoeur) — supporting
• Self (played by Kelvin Mercer) — supporting
• Self (played by Dave Rowntree) — minor
• Self (played by Mike Smith) — minor

Story Analysis

A behind-the-scenes documentary tracing the visual and musical creation of Gorillaz across six years.

Plot Progression

1. From Sketches to Animation — The documentary follows the early visual development of Gorillaz, including its first drawings and animations. It presents the project taking shape behind the scenes.
2. Building the Sound — The film records musicians working on the music for the Gorillaz albums. It offers a behind-the-scenes view of the recording process.
3. The People Behind the Voices — The documentary reveals the people behind the virtual characters' voices and includes interviews with collaborators. These elements broaden its account beyond the animated figures.
4. From Studio to Stage — Footage covers the making of Demon Days and includes backstage material and live concert performances. The film brings its six-year behind-the-scenes record toward a public presentation.