It was in the middle of the sixties that the term ‘groupie’ was coined, during an explosion of musical talent at the time. It’s a term that is used to describe teenage women and their desire to follow a ban or artist with almost religious fervour.

If there were to be an ultimate groupie there’s a strong case that could be made for it to be Anita Pallenberg, who is the focus of this fascinating documentary.

Born in Italy and raised in Germany, Anita Pallenberg had a spirit for adventure at a young age. In 1963, at the tender age of nineteen, she decided to move to the Big Apple, Where she quickly became part of the youth movement there, and hanging out with the likes of Andy Warhol.

She found herself in Munich in 1965, at a gig that would change her life. British band The Rolling Stones played there, on what turned out to be a raucous night for the band, with teens pouring onto the stage during the performance. Anita wasn’t one of them, instead she was dared by a friend to kidnap one of the band, which found her hanging out with them backstage instead.

It’s there that she met Brian Jones, and fell in love with him, which quickly saw her move in with him in London. It was the start of her relationship with music, film, and art that would leave an imprint on her life forever.

Although Pallenberg was more than just a groupie, working as a model and appearing in a number of films including the iconic Barbarella, her unique relationship with The Rolling Stones, and a number of its members, defines her life to a certain extent.

This documentary does well in its inclusion of talking heads, which includes her son Marlon and daughter Angela, whose father Keith Richards also features, although in voice only. But the most important contribution comes from Pallenberg herself, from an autobiography that was found by son Marlon, which features throughout featuring the voice of Scarlett Johansson.

It’s a film that paints a very vivid period in history, and of a vibrant character in Pallenberg herself, who always appeared stylish and glamorous.

Her contribution to music culture is more that that however, as Marianne Faithful – who was Mick Jagger’s girlfriend at the time – wrote “Sister Morphine” about her, and Jagger himself was inspired by her company when he wrote “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”, so her legacy will live on in music history.

Hers is a life truly of sex and drugs and rock n roll – epitomised by it even – but it did come at a price, with her children especially struggling with the lifestyle, as well as some tragic events.

The directors have done a really good job in bring that period alive, rich with music and fashion, with some really strong contributions. The only disappointment is the fact we don’t get to see either Richards on his own, or with his children – who also don’t get to share the screen together – as it would have been interesting to see what that dynamic would have brought to the project.

Still, it’s a wonderfully, well-crafted documentary celebrating the remarkable life of a truly captivating woman.