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Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire

20101h 46mTony Palmer

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Celebrated filmmaker Tony Palmer follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour. The film, after extensive re-editing from its initial version, opened in London in 1974. It was shown on German television, but it disappeared for decades and was considered a lost film. Its original version, restored by the director, was released on DVD in 2010 and had its first theatrical release in 2017.

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What is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire (2010) about?

Celebrated filmmaker Tony Palmer follows Leonard Cohen on his 1972 European tour. The film, after extensive re-editing from its initial version, opened in London in 1974. It was shown on German television, but it disappeared for decades and was considered a lost film. Its original version, restored by the director, was released on DVD in 2010 and had its first theatrical release in 2017.

Who stars in Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire stars Leonard Cohen (Self), Ron Cornelius (Self - electric and acoustic guitar), Bob Johnston (Self - piano and organ), Udo Jürgens (Self), Doris Kunstmann (Self - German actress). The film was directed by Tony Palmer.

How long is Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire?

Leonard Cohen: Bird on a Wire has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2010.

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