Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth (2011)

  • NR
  • 05/17/2011 (US)
  • Documentary, Music
  • 2h 34m

Overview

Musician, composer, producer, music theorist, singer and visual artist; probably best known for his early work with Roxy Music, his production duties for U2 & Coldplay, and as one of the principal innovators of ambient music. This documentary film – the first ever about Eno – explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 & 1977, the period that some view as his golden age. Featuring numerous exclusive interviews, contributions from a range of musicians, writers, collaborators and friends – plus performance and studio film and an abundance of the most exceptional music ever created.

Cast

Brian Eno's headshot

Brian Eno

Jon Hassell's headshot

Jon Hassell

David Toop's headshot

David Toop

Thomas Arnold's headshot

Thomas Arnold

narrator
Geeta Dayal's headshot

Geeta Dayal

Simon Reynolds's headshot

Simon Reynolds

Robert Christgau's headshot

Robert Christgau

Hans-Joachim Roedelius's headshot

Hans-Joachim Roedelius

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