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Year Released:
2014
Genres:
Documentary, Drama, Experimental
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Directed by Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard

Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave. With startlingly frank insights and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process, the film examines what makes us who we are, and celebrates the transformative power of the creative spirit. (2K DCP presentation)

“Incredible. Puts most music films to shame. So inventive and inspiring.” Dave Calhoun, Time Out

“It's gratifying to see a film as ambitious and out there as “20,000 Days on Earth” pin down a subject as elusive as Cave. Don't miss it.” Simon Abrams, RogerEbert.com

“Deftly balancing the ordinary and the uncanny” Jon Dieringer, Time Magazine 

“The most sophisticated rock star biog ever…beautifully shot..in one visually explosive sequence, he waxes lyrical about the time he met his wife Susie Bick…a powerful moment in a remarkable film.” Nick James, Sight and Sound

“Simply astounding, razor sharp, dynamic” Rob Nelson, Variety

“Gorgeous & haunting...an unclassifiable and frequently spectacular documentary” Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

“Probably best music doc I've ever seen… so much more than music. Beautifully made” Wendy Mitchell, Screen International

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