The Song of Leonard Cohen
Synopsis
Harry Rasky, a noted Canadian filmmaker, produced, wrote and directed this fantastic documentary. Filmed in 1979 and 1980, it was first shown on CBC in 1980. It is a warm, affectionate, and revealing 90-minute tribute that focuses on the 1979 tour, the “New Skin” and “Recent Songs” albums and “Death of a Lady’s (and Ladies) Man” book and album. In a highly entertaining fashion, it intercuts live music segments with Cohen comments on life and sometimes on his poems and songs. As with other Cohen items, this film seems more entertaining, and filled with more profundity, viewing after viewing.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Rasky
- Original Title
- The Song of Leonard Cohen
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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What is The Song of Leonard Cohen about?
Harry Rasky, a noted Canadian filmmaker, produced, wrote and directed this fantastic documentary. Filmed in 1979 and 1980, it was first shown on CBC in 1980. It is a warm, affectionate, and revealing 90-minute tribute that focuses on the 1979 tour, the “New Skin” and “Recent Songs” albums and “Death of a Lady’s (and Ladies) Man” book and album. In a highly entertaining fashion, it intercuts live music segments with Cohen comments on life and sometimes on his poems and songs. As with other Cohen items, this film seems more entertaining, and filled with more profundity, viewing after viewing.
Who directed The Song of Leonard Cohen?
The Song of Leonard Cohen was directed by Harry Rasky.
Who stars in The Song of Leonard Cohen?
The principal cast of The Song of Leonard Cohen includes Leonard Cohen.
When was The Song of Leonard Cohen released and how long is it?
The Song of Leonard Cohen was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.