Michael Gira
Actor
Biography
Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.
As Director
Filmography
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
as Self 2019
Kill Your Idols
as Self 2004
Kill Your Idols: More.
as Himself 2006
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.
1986
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio
as Himself 2014
Swans: The Seer - Live
2012
Swans - To Be Kind Live
2014
Parallel Planes
2017
Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live
as (self) 2013
Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015
as Self 2016
NYC Foetus
as Himself 2009
Swans: Nox Orae 2023
2024
Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013
as Self 2014
Kings of Independence
as Self 1987
Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)
as Self 2025
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)
as Self 2025
Swans: The Seer Documentary
2012