MORELIA, Mexico — MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Whether covered by Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley or “Shrek,” the song “Hallelujah” has been heard by millions around the world, even though it was close to being forgotten. Documentarians Dayna Goldfine and Daniel Geller present their extraordinary story in the film “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.” … Read more
“A very dear friend bought us tickets, took us across the bridge from San Francisco to Oakland to see Leonard. For me, moment zero was when Leonard knelt down and began to sing that song,” Goldfine said in a recent conversation held at the Morelia International Film Festival, where the documentary received a standing ovation … Read more
Apparently they didn’t choose the song, the song chose them when a friend forced them to see Cohen in the long tour that the Canadian singer-songwriter gave towards the end of his life. “A very dear friend bought us tickets, took us across the bridge from San Francisco to Oakland to see Leonard. Moment zero … Read more
The film by Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller, in theaters since October 19, retraces the key moments in the life and career of Leonard Cohen, where the lyrics of the eponymous song serve as a common thread. This documentary film involves those who have worked closely with the poet-singer and delivers many fascinating and moving … Read more
An abundant documentary looks back on the life and work of the genius musician, who died in 2016. With, as a red thread, the fate of one of his most beautiful songs: Hallelujah. Can a song, no matter how iconic, illuminate an artist’s life? Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song offers an unprecedented dive … Read more
MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Whether it’s the Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley or “Shrek” version, the song “Hallelujah” has been heard by millions of people around the world, even though it was close to being forgotten. Documentarians Dayna Goldfine and Daniel Geller present their remarkable story in the film “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.” … Read more
Can a song, no matter how iconic, illuminate an artist’s life? In theaters on Wednesday, “Hallelujah, the words of Leonard Cohen” offers an unprecedented dive into the intimacy of the Canadian musician who died in 2016, with, as a common thread, his song “Hallelujah”. Signed by the American duo Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine – … Read more
This is not a biopic Here is finally a film about a legend of song, the Canadian Leonard Cohen who died in 2016 in Los Angeles. Long presented as a sort of rival of Bob Dylan, whom he knew well, Leonard Cohen is also going to sign with Columbia and that’s pretty much the only … Read more
Published on : 10/16/2022 – 08:24Modified : 10/16/2022 – 08:22 Paris (AFP) – Can a song, no matter how iconic, illuminate an artist’s life? In theaters on Wednesday, “Hallelujah, the words of Leonard Cohen” offers an unprecedented dive into the intimacy of the Canadian musician who died in 2016, with, as a common thread, his … Read more
Publié le 13 oct. 2022 à 13:31Mis à jour le 13 oct. 2022 à 13:43 Il règne une atmosphère étrange ce soir de 1995, dans un Olympia habité par des esprits inconnus en cette salle où tant d’artistes ont pourtant posé leur marque. « Souvenez-vous de moi, oubliez mon destin », implore Jeff Buckley, qui disparaîtra tragiquement deux … Read more