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Six-String Samurai
1998 · Film · 91 min
Directed by Lance Mungia
AdventureScience FictionComedyActionDrama
In a post-apocalyptic world where the Russians have taken over a nuked USA and Elvis is king of Lost Vegas, Buddy is a '50s rocker and wandering warrior rolled into one, too-cool package. Armed with his six-string in one hand and his sword in the other, Buddy is on his way to Vegas to succeed Elvis as King. Along the way, he saves an orphan who decides to tag along.
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The other cult classic that I would put in a double feature with this one is Six String Samurai. Another weird movie that absorbs and reflects a lot of genres and tropes (post apocalypse, martial arts, Vegas, Elvis) and that indie DIY aesthetic. Also very musical, with several segments that are basically music videos for the band that did the sound track. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-String_Samurai
Also on YouTube but the aspect ratio is effed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaPP00uNkNI
Missed opportunity: the cult film "Six-String Samurai" set in post-apocalyptic Las Vegas and featuring the Russian-American music of the Red Elvises could have instead been entitled "Seven-String Samurai."
But I don't know whether the Red Elvises ever played a seven-string guitar. And their style wasn't exactly up the lines of old, traditional Russian music.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-String_Samurai
5 weeks is a decent time: at first glance it seems like you'll need all sorts of materials. Seriously, it depends on how much free time you anticipate having and whether or not you could use a lot of that time having experience.
All that said, I'm pretty sure you can survive on what my spouse and I view as our own travel pack: Bring a few physical books - I read 1.5 during a 5 day stay in Amsterdam and it was much more comfortable carrying around a paperback than a laptop and much less risk of people taking it. Otherwise, just download away in any category you find interesting. I use an app called pocket on my phone to save long articles for later reading, right now my it centers around long occult articles, in depth current events, and tech news. These prove to be more timeless than other things - at least in short term. Movies and shows, that's fun. I hesitate to suggest movies or shows, but if I were going to suggest, might try Six String Samurai - but I'll warn you, it is a bit odd. Also, I do suggest downloading some free games to take with you that can be played offline just for some variety.
I partially agree with those that say to not bring it, though - use the laptop lightly, if possible, but I'd not leave it at home. Go out with a camera (gasp) and enjoy :)