Plot
Writer and musician Nick Cave marks his 20,000th day on the planet Earth.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 7.7/10 (513 voted)
Critic's Score: 76/100
Director: Iain Forsyth
Stars: Nick Cave, Susie Bick, Warren Ellis
Storyline
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.
Writers: Nick Cave, Iain Forsyth
Cast: Nick Cave -
Himself
Susie Bick -
Herself
(as Susie Cave)
Warren Ellis -
Himself
Darian Leader -
Himself
Ray Winstone -
Himself
Blixa Bargeld -
Himself
Kylie Minogue -
Herself
Arthur Cave -
Himself
Earl Cave -
Himself
Thomas Wydler -
Himself
Martyn Casey -
Himself
Conway Savage -
Himself
Jim Sclavunos -
Himself
Barry Adamson -
Himself
George Vjestica -
Himself
Any creative person needs to see this. Musician, writer, anything, if
this film doesn't inspire you, then it will surely influence.
Personally, Cave's very frank and fascinating philosophies on the
creative process were stirring, moving even, especially when one of
these ideas is laid out in the narration and followed by a very up
close and personal live performance. Or, a ten minute, uninterrupted
sequence of the band jamming out a song. It was in that latter scene
you can see the conducting skills Cave possesses, as while playing the
piano he is leading the band into the song's dips and crescendos. This
look into the journey an idea goes on until it becomes a story, or a
song in this instance, is almost intimate and extremely honest, while
still managing not to spill too many beans. The unconventional nature
of the film helps this aspect.
I really do think that if you write or create in any way, watch this
film as soon as you can. I'm having to stop myself from going to see it
again three days after i saw it. Note: this is not a documentary, but
it isn't a movie either, as you'd normally think of it anyways. This
film is most certainly unique, and one of the most thought provoking
pieces of art that I ever ever seen, read or heard. Even his
conversation with pop-singer Kylie Minogue (sp?) was interesting, as
they candidly discuss different issues related to performing on a
stage.
Not much action physically, but the way Cave is so spiritual about how
he see and treats the creative process makes every second riveting. I
didn't want it to end. For me, this was inspiring on a level that I
have never felt before.
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