LEONARD COHEN: BIRD ON A WIRE (E) 1972 PALMER, TONY £8.99
Film documenting Leonard Cohen’s 1972 ‘Bird On a Wire’ tour. The 20-city
European tour, which began in Dublin on 18 March 1972 and ended on 21
April in Jerusalem, caught Cohen at the pinnacle of his career despite
the concerts being plagued by technical and personal problems. Palmer
splices Vietnam War footage and home movies from Cohen’s childhood into
the performance footage, creating a powerful testament to the singer’s
unique fusion of poetry and politics.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
MARLENE DIETRICH – THE TWILIGHT OF AN ANGEL (E) 2012 LEEB, DOMINIQUE IN FRENCH £12.99
Documentary about the legendary movie star and singer, Marlene Dietrich,
whose career spanned many decades. First garnering attention for her
role in ‘The Blue Angel’ (1930), made in her native Germany, Dietrich
went on to find success in Hollywood and gained international fame.
During War World II she refused to give into Nazi demands that she
return to her homeland and sought American citizenship.
The programme features input from her daughter Maria Riva and grandson Peter Riva, as well as Pierre Cardin and Louis Bozon.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
THE ROAD: A STORY OF LIFE AND DEATH (PG) 2012 ISAAC, MARC £15.99
Documentary film from Marc Isaacs which follows a number of people as
they attempt to integrate themselves into a contemporary London setting
after leaving their respective homes. Believing it to be a place where
dreams can be realised, many diverse characters alight on London every
day in the hopes of finding a better life, but what this film shows is
that not every story is a success story. From Iqbal Ahmed’s struggle to
earn enough money so that his wife can join him to Keelta’s dreams of
becoming a recognised singer, the film highlights the isolation and
hardships that many are forced to contend with.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
VITO (E) 2011 SCHWARZ, JEFFREY £15.99
Documentary about gay activist and author of ‘The Celluloid Closet’ Vito
Russo. Having died in 1990 from AIDS-related problems, Vito is still
held in high regard as one of the forerunners for gay rights in the
United States and across the western world.
This film explores his legacy.
DVD available to buy at – http://www.worldonlinecinema.com/Home/documentaries
COLOURS OF THE PRISM, THE MECHANICS OF TIME (E) 2011 CAUX,
JACQUELINE £15.99
Documentary charting a section of 20th century music including
experimental, minimalist, repetitive, postmodern and techno. Reinforcing
the work of her late husband, Daniel, who as a musicologist, essayist
and radio producer championed musical invention and experimentation, the
film features music and contributions from John Cage, Pauline Oliveros,
La Monte Young, Terry Riley, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Meredith Monk,
Gavin Bryars and Richie Hawtin.
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