Elliott's Suicide
Synopsis
A homage to the late American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, Elliott’s Suicide is a sentimental 15 minute tribute, lacking Anger’s usual irony for obvious reasons. The film begins with shots of friends’ and fans’ last words written on Smith’s memorial on Sunset Boulevard, then to footage of a Macy’s parade, focusing closely on the oddly outfitted participants, some in renaissance attire, cowboys with lassos, and beauty queens. The film is scored with Smith’s music, resulting in a melancholy effect, especially in the segment that follows Smith through the woods and films him as he digs up a guitar, then plays a song. This footage is repeated in the end of the film, but in a negative reversal print, suggesting pretty damn clearly that the subject matter has moved beyond the veil.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenneth Anger
- Original Title
- Elliott's Suicide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenneth Anger
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Kenneth Anger
Director
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What is Elliott's Suicide about?
A homage to the late American singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, Elliott’s Suicide is a sentimental 15 minute tribute, lacking Anger’s usual irony for obvious reasons. The film begins with shots of friends’ and fans’ last words written on Smith’s memorial on Sunset Boulevard, then to footage of a Macy’s parade, focusing closely on the oddly outfitted participants, some in renaissance attire, cowboys with lassos, and beauty queens. The film is scored with Smith’s music, resulting in a melancholy effect, especially in the segment that follows Smith through the woods and films him as he digs up a guitar, then plays a song. This footage is repeated in the end of the film, but in a negative reversal print, suggesting pretty damn clearly that the subject matter has moved beyond the veil.
Who directed Elliott's Suicide?
Elliott's Suicide was directed by Kenneth Anger.
Who stars in Elliott's Suicide?
The principal cast of Elliott's Suicide includes Elliott Smith.
When was Elliott's Suicide released and how long is it?
Elliott's Suicide was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 16m.