The film also features a unique performance of the cohen classic im your man with the man himself on vocal and u2 backing him. Filmmaker lian lunson uses a 2005 sydney tribute concert to leonard cohen as a home base for her relatively shallow examination of the best folk singer to slit your wrists to. First published as a poem in 1966, it was recorded as a song by judy collins in the same year, and cohen performed it as his debut single, from his 1967 album songs of leonard cohen. With the exception of his next poetry collection in 2006, book of longing, ten years in the making, he again pretty much dropped off the radar, although the documentary leonard cohen. I m your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of leonard cohen. Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, leonard cohen has inspired generations with his unique personality and haunting music, becoming one o.
Rufus wainwright, in lian lunsons documentary film leonard cohen. The leonard cohen event in amsterdam 2016 before and after. Im your man, motion picture soundtrack to differentiate it from the earlier album. An evening of leonard cohen songs recorded in brighton and sydney the original was in brooklyn are exceptionally well done. Im your man, reasserted his renewed prominence, and his tour in 2008 and 09 offered marathon concerts that drew high acclaim. Jun 21, 2006 learn more about martha wainwright at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. Including two songs from the january 2005 tribute concert came so far for beauty.
Concrete blonde, in the film pump up the volume 1990, the tv series dirty sexy money at the end of the third episode of the first season, and on their compilation album still in hollywood 1994 rufus wainwright, in lian lunsons documentary film leonard cohen. Leonard cohen lives when something like religion happens to. A concert for kate mcgarrigle 2012 and waiting for the miracle to come 2018. I m your man 2005 sharon robinson herself, on her debut cd of the same title 2008. Im your man full movie in hd visit poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is i. Jun 21, 2006 in leonard cohen im your man, the concert is mixed with interviews with the 71yearold canadian singersongwriter, and hes a charmingly selfdeprecating raconteur. Lian lunsons i m your man would be a fascinating documentary of leonard cohen had she included more leonard cohen. Im your man full english full movie online leonard cohen. Joey lauren adams and ashley judd during 2006 park city leonard cohen. The source of the success of im your man is the track everybody knows, which has enjoyed a prolific rotation in the years since its release. Cohen was at once mentored by but ultimately betraying his poetic precursors, canadian poets, irving layton 1912. Leonard cohen im your man motion picture soundtrack.
He envisioned three sections, they explain, which is one. Im your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. Cohen in a new york club performance of tower of song. The film costars kate beckinsale as his wife donna and christopher walken as morty, an eccentric stranger. Dec 08, 2018 cohen died in 2016 before the flame was complete. Im your man on june 24, 2006 at the john anson ford amphitheatre during the l. Since bursting onto the scene in 1967, leonard cohen has inspired generations with his unique. The film is based on a january, 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty. Mel columcille gerard gibson was born january 3, 1956 in peekskill, new york, usa, as the sixth of. Leonard cohen documentary film im your man 2005 post by alishibaz. Im your man 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is interviewed in his home about his life and times. Im your man dvd, 2006 at the best online prices at ebay. Well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in. Leonard cohen by leonard cohen download leonard cohen on itunes. Instead, what emerges is that no one does his songs better than the man himself, as the action keeps cutting away to footage from the 70th birthday tribute concert. Click is a 2006 american science fantasy comedydrama film directed by frank coraci, written by steve koren and mark okeefe, and produced by adam sandler, who also stars in the lead role.
Like many of cohens songs, everybody knows has been covered by several artists concrete blonde, in the film pump up the volume 1990, the tv series dirty sexy money at the end of the third episode of the first season, and on their compilation album still in hollywood 1994. Canadian singersongwriter leonard cohen was born in 1934. A film by lian lunson all songs recorded live at performances of hal willners came so far for beauty. It is based on a january 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house titled came so far for beauty, which was presented by sydney festival under the artistic direction of brett sheehy, and produced by hal willner. A moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohen s body of work with the reverence it deserves. With nick broomfield, marianne ihlen, leonard cohen, nancy bacal. Im your man 2006, documentary musical released in english language in theatre near you in. The soundtrack to the movie is called leonard cohen. Im your man party at 540 main street in park city, utah, united states. I m your man 2005, sing me the songs that say i love you. Countless artists have covered his songs, and when kurt cobain tried to imagine heaven, the best he could come up with was the afterlife cohen had already concocted.
Im your man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of musics most celebrated and influential troubadours. An indepth look at the relationship between the late musician leonard cohen and his norwegian muse marianne ihlen. Im your man combines pieces of an extended interview with this canadian singersongwriter, poet and author, now 71, with. To finish it, the editors tried to follow his wishes, a decision i respect but regret. His debut album songs of leonard cohen, released in 1968, was an acoustic masterpiece that instantly established cohen in his new field, with songs including suzanne and sisters of mercy. With leonard cohen, bono, rufus wainwright, martha wainwright.
Cohen does not appear on the other, live stage, versions of his songs. Alle 299 leonard cohenudgivelser pa lp, cd, kassette, dvd. I m your man is an intimate look at the songs, poetry and life of one of musics most celebrated and influential troubadours. One of his most famous compositions is hallelujah, a song released on 1984s various positions. Im your man 2005 filmmaker lian lunson interviews the prolific canadian songwriter about his rise to fame and his retreat from the music business.
In april, 2009, made a first public appearance together with his girlfriend, oksana grigorieva who was then threemonths pregnant with his child. I m your man 1988 was the culmination of cohen s professional and personal reintegration, an amazingly crafted work that speaks eloquently to the experience of one of our musical elders. Long lost 16mm prints were restored for this release, not seen since 1972. Tracks 16, 915 recorded may 23 2004 at the brighton dome as part of the brighton festival. During a career that has stretched almost forty years, and with a voice as grave as johnny cash, cohen has turned his existential musings into a. Leonard cohen came to music quite late in his thirties, having been an established poet and novelist with various books published before he even picked up a guitar in serious contemplation of recording. Much of lunsons tribute to the legendary songsmith is taken up by a 2005 concert featuring a lineup of international folk and pop artists honoring cohens music. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating. As a soundtrack for lian lunsons film leonard cohen. Im your man, an album by various artists on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
The films soundtrack was released by verve forecast in july 2006. Im your man original motion picture soundtrack by leonard cohen audio cd. That show also enjoyed sellout performances in england, sydney, and dublin. Jan 22, 2020 as evinced in sylvie simmons telling biography, im your man. Leonard cohen im your man is part concert film, part biographical documentary exploring the life and work of singersongwriter and author leonard cohen. Im your man on dvd november 14, 2006 starring nick cave, rufus wainwright, martha wainwright, berth orton.
Im your man is a frustrating mess, redeemed intermittently by a few solid musical performances and by the towering, erudite presence of cohen himself. Suzanne is a song written by canadian poet and musician leonard cohen in the 1960s. Im your man is about the life and career of leonard cohen. Directed by celebrated british filmmaker tony palmer, bird on a wire follows cohen on his 1972 european tour. The films name comes for the 1988 album, and song of the same name. Forming the root material for lian lunsons documentary leonard cohen im your man, those concerts, and having the film shown in theaters and available on dvd, have introduced many new fans to leonards work. The film is based on a january, 2005 tribute show at the sydney opera house more the best netflix. The rest of this program, however, is utterly fine, beautiful, raw, and immediate. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of. Performers at this show included nick cave, jarvis cocker, the handsome family. Well, hes not everybodys man, easily derided as a miserablist droner, but lian lunsons documentary about a huge cohen tribute concert in sydney interspersed with interviews with a. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with. Leonard cohen im your man includes behind thescenes interviews and live.
The film also features a unique performance of the cohen classic i m your man with the man himself on vocal and u2 backing him. I m your man full movie in hd visit poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is. Leonard cohen has been the subject of two tribute albums. Im your man full movie in hd visit movie 57406 poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is. Im your man is a hagiographical documentary about the legendary canadian singersongwriter, interspersed with performances of his. Not only does cohen rarely cover others material patti pages version topped the charts in 1950.
Leonard cohen s 2004 album, dear heather, contains an unexpected gem. Next came dear heather, something of a departure for cohen, in that it included songs for which he did not write lyrics, followed by the 2005 tribute album and movie leonard cohen. The interview is interspersed with archive photos and exuberant praise and live perfomances from an eclectic mix of musicians, including. Im your man full movie in hd visit poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is. I\ m your man features 15 leonard cohen songs one of which receives two separate renditions all covered by a varied mix of singersongwriters. Bird on a wire documentary directed by tony palmer during cohens 20city european tour which started on march 18, 1972 in dublin and ended on april 21, 1972 in jerusalem.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Discover what genre leonard cohen i m your man, 2006, directed by lian lunson, with nick cave, the handsome family, jarvis cocker, belongs at turner classic movies. A moving, if somewhat uneven, look at the legendary singersongwriter, im your man treats cohens body of work with the reverence it deserves. Leonard cohen is one of the most original and enduring artists to emerge from the 1960s. I m your man, hal willners choices from the two overseas evenings of came so far for beauty. I m your man full movie in hd visit poet, singer songwriter and ladies man leonard cohen is i. A documentary on the legendary singersongwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced. Im your man 2005 starring leonard cohen and bono on dvd and bluray.
I m your man, featuring a tribute concert held a year earlier in sydney, australia was also released. Lian lunson is a producer and director, known for leonard cohen. An evening of leonard cohen songs except tower of song featuring leonard cohen and u2. With leonard cohen, ron cornelius, bob johnston, udo jurgens. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly sin. Cohens next album in 1988, im your man, remains one of his most popular while epitomizing the late 80s sound, complete with heavy synthesizers and smooth sax. Director lian lunsons critically acclaimed new film, leonard cohen. Lunson traveled to sydney to film the historic came so far for beauty show, a tribute to leonard cohen at the sydney opera house. Otec nathaniel bernard cohen 18871944, puvodnim povolanim inzenyr, bojoval v prvni svetove valce, a behem vetsiny sveho zivota pracoval v rodinne odevnicke firme the freedman company. Im your man is a 2005 film by lian lunson about the life and career of leonard cohen. The film s name comes for the 1988 album, and song of the same name. Cohen was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2008, and he received a. Sure to please both diehard cohen fans and the newly initiated, this film is full of captivating music and offers an intimate portrait of a truly singular artist, poet, songwriter, and cultural icon.
In leonard cohen im your man, the concert is mixed with interviews with the 71yearold canadian singersongwriter, and hes a charmingly selfdeprecating raconteur. An early writer and guitarist, cohen began to compose and release folkrock and pop songs by the mid1960s. Out of the monastery and back on the road the womanising, the four bottles of wine a day and the fiveyear retreat in a buddhist monastery are all behind him. Im your man may be as close as well ever get to cohen on film. Im your man 2005 documentary and concert film directed by lian lunson. The life of leonard cohen 2012, cohen emerged in the yiddish streets of postwar montreal, meeting jesus reading marx searching for his own poetic voice.