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6.8 / 10(19 votes)IMDbPG-1320071h 21mUnited States of America, Germany

Lou Reed's Berlin

Synopsis

Lou Reed recorded the album Berlin in 1973. It was a commercial failure. Over the next 33 years, he never performed the album live. For five nights in December 2006 at St. Ann's Warehouse Brooklyn, Lou Reed performed his masterwork about love's dark sisters: jealousy, rage and loss.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Lou Reed's Berlin - Caroline says II

Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 29, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Julian Schnabel
Screenplay & Story
Lou Reed
Original Score
Lou Reed
Original Title
Lou Reed's Berlin
Country of Origin
United States of America, Germany
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Studios
Waterboy Productions, Grandview Pictures, LM Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Julian Schnabel

Screenplay & Story

Lou Reed

Original Score & Music

Lou Reed

Director of Photography

Ellen Kuras

Film Editing

Benjamin Flaherty

Producers

Jon Kilik, Tom Sarig, Stanley F. Buchthal, Maya Kamila Hoffmann, Susan Feldman

Department Leadership Roster

Julian Schnabel

Julian Schnabel

Director

Jon Kilik

Jon Kilik

Producer

Tom Sarig

Producer

Susan Feldman

Producer

Fergus Linehan

Producer

Ellen Kuras

Ellen Kuras

Director of Photography

Benjamin Flaherty

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lou Reed's Berlin

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Lou Reed's Berlin about?

Lou Reed recorded the album Berlin in 1973. It was a commercial failure. Over the next 33 years, he never performed the album live. For five nights in December 2006 at St. Ann's Warehouse Brooklyn, Lou Reed performed his masterwork about love's dark sisters: jealousy, rage and loss.

Who directed Lou Reed's Berlin?

Lou Reed's Berlin was directed by Julian Schnabel.

Who stars in Lou Reed's Berlin?

The principal cast of Lou Reed's Berlin includes Lou Reed, Emmanuelle Seigner, ANOHNI, Sharon Jones.

When was Lou Reed's Berlin released and how long is it?

Lou Reed's Berlin was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for Lou Reed's Berlin?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Lou Reed's Berlin was composed by Lou Reed.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Lou Reed's Berlin?

Lou Reed's Berlin holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).