Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana
Synopsis
The sixteen minute video suggests – through an exquisitely constructed montage of found film and video footage, appropriated song fragments, and a meticulously researched voice-over narrative – that Morrissey, the former lead singer of The Smiths, somehow anticipated the 1997 death of Princess Diana via cryptic clues and asides secreted in his lyrics or embedded in images on Smiths’ record sleeves or in their pop videos. Focusing on a track-by-track analysis of The Smiths’ seminal 1986 Album “The Queen Is Dead” Laumann’s film adopts the form of a conspiracy-theory-cum-urban-myth, and despite its labyrinthine twists-and turns, seems to make absolute sense: somehow proving its case, suggesting that perhaps Morrissey – albeit aided and abetted by extraterrestrial forces – did indeed possess clairvoyant powers.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Laumann
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Laumann
- Original Score
- Morrissey, Johnny Marr
- Original Title
- Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Laumann
Lars Laumann
Morrissey, Johnny Marr
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Laumann
Director
Lars Laumann
Writer
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What is Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana about?
The sixteen minute video suggests – through an exquisitely constructed montage of found film and video footage, appropriated song fragments, and a meticulously researched voice-over narrative – that Morrissey, the former lead singer of The Smiths, somehow anticipated the 1997 death of Princess Diana via cryptic clues and asides secreted in his lyrics or embedded in images on Smiths’ record sleeves or in their pop videos. Focusing on a track-by-track analysis of The Smiths’ seminal 1986 Album “The Queen Is Dead” Laumann’s film adopts the form of a conspiracy-theory-cum-urban-myth, and despite its labyrinthine twists-and turns, seems to make absolute sense: somehow proving its case, suggesting that perhaps Morrissey – albeit aided and abetted by extraterrestrial forces – did indeed possess clairvoyant powers.
Who directed Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana?
Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana was directed by Lars Laumann.
Who stars in Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana?
The principal cast of Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana includes Not specified.
When was Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana released and how long is it?
Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Morrissey Foretelling The Death of Diana was composed by Morrissey, Johnny Marr.