U2: From the Sky Down
“The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby”
Synopsis
This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.
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U2News - Trailer "From The Sky Down"
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Davis Guggenheim
- Original Title
- U2: From the Sky Down
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Davis Guggenheim
Jay Cassidy
Belisa Balaban, Brian Celler, Davis Guggenheim, Ted Skillman
Department Leadership Roster
Davis Guggenheim
Director
Belisa Balaban
Producer
Brian Celler
Producer
Davis Guggenheim
Producer
Ted Skillman
Producer
Jay Cassidy
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is U2: From the Sky Down about?
This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.
Who directed U2: From the Sky Down?
U2: From the Sky Down was directed by Davis Guggenheim.
Who stars in U2: From the Sky Down?
The principal cast of U2: From the Sky Down includes The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., Bono, Brian Eno.
When was U2: From the Sky Down released and how long is it?
U2: From the Sky Down was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for U2: From the Sky Down?
U2: From the Sky Down holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).