9 Songs
“2 lovers, one summer, and the 9 songs that defined them.”
Synopsis
Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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9 Songs - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-04
Top Cast
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Kieran O'Brien
Matt
Margo Stilley
Lisa
Courtney Taylor-Taylor
Himself - The Dandy Warhols (uncredited)
Alex Kapranos
Himself - Franz Ferdinand (uncredited)
Guy Garvey
Himself - Elbow (uncredited)
Robert Levon Been
Himself - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (uncredited)
Peter Hayes
Himself - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (uncredited)
Gruff Rhys
Himself - Super Furry Animals (uncredited)
Jason Stollsteimer
Himself - The Von Bondies (uncredited)
Marcie Bolen
Herself - The Von Bondies (uncredited)
Michael Nyman
Himself (uncredited)
Bobby Gillespie
Himself - Primal Scream (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.57x
+$575K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winterbottom
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Winterbottom
- Original Title
- 9 Songs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Revolution Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winterbottom
Michael Winterbottom
Marcel Zyskind
Michael Winterbottom, Mat Whitecross
Michael Winterbottom, Andrew Eaton
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winterbottom
Producer
Michael Winterbottom
Editor
Andrew Eaton
Producer
Marcel Zyskind
Director of Photography
Michael Winterbottom
Director
Mat Whitecross
Editor
Michael Winterbottom
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 9 Songs
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What is 9 Songs about?
Matt, a young glaciologist, soars across the vast, silent, icebound immensities of the South Pole as he recalls his love affair with Lisa. They meet at a mobbed rock concert in a vast music hall - London's Brixton Academy. They are in bed at night's end. Together, over a period of several months, they pursue a mutual sexual passion whose inevitable stages unfold in counterpoint to nine live-concert songs.
Who directed 9 Songs?
9 Songs was directed by Michael Winterbottom.
Who stars in 9 Songs?
The principal cast of 9 Songs includes Kieran O'Brien, Margo Stilley, Courtney Taylor-Taylor, Alex Kapranos, Guy Garvey.
When was 9 Songs released and how long is it?
9 Songs was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of 9 Songs?
9 Songs had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (1.57 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
What is the age rating and content advisory for 9 Songs?
9 Songs holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).