Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man
Lian Lunson
USA | 2006 | 98mins | 35mm | Colour
Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, Leonard Cohen has become widely regarded as one of the finest and most influential songwriters and poets in the world; a writer whose take on love, life and the human condition has gained him a passionate and loyal global audience and the respect and admiration of artists and listeners alike.
Half documentary, half concert film, Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man features performances of Cohen’s songs at a Hal Willner-staged tribute concert to the legendary singer-songwriter by just a few of the many musicians he has influenced: Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Martha Wainwright, Beth Orton, Jarvis Cocker, The Handsome Family.
Woven through this riveting tribute is a career-spanning interview and archival footage with the man himself. Sprinkled with his own artwork and personal photos, Cohen gives us an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of music’s most celebrated and influential troubadours. |
