Dream of life, a documentary filmed over 11 years by the fashion photographer and film neophyte steven sebring. Dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. On september 10, 2009, after a week of smaller events and exhibitions in the city, smith played an openair concert in florences piazza santa croce. A lot of the film is a sort of stream of conscious state of w. Dream of life sean patrick stevens impressionistic portrait of an icon is more interesting than most talking heads music documentaries stylistically but its patti smith s presence that makes it worth your time. Dream of life trailer 2008 dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Worth every penny, especially if you are a patti smith.
Dream of life a documentary film by stephen sebring max yakin bozek on dailymotion. You may not learn everything you want to know in patti smith. Smiths 63rd birthday, pbs will broadcast patti smith. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Documentary at the 2008 sundance film festival and aired on the pbs series p. Dream of life is riveting at is finest moments and a little too scattered and heavy. In 1988 she burst back on the music scene with a powerful, full of love and introspection dream of life. Sebring has captured the essence of smith but nothing else.
At her worst, patti smith can be obscure, ponderous, and sanctimonious. A beautiful collage of images, memories and performances illuminate the complexities, and captures the essence, of this distinctive, legendary icon. Now playing at new yorks film forum, steven sebrings. Patti smith dream of life trailer dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Aug 18, 2017 voir regarder film patti cake film en streaming vf streaming film en francais, voir regarder film patti cake film en streaming vf regardez tout le film sans limitation, diffusez en streaming en qualite optimale voir regarder film patti cake film en streaming vf, streaming films et series tv 1080p complet vostfr avec sous titre en francais. Dream of life a documentary film by stephen sebring. With patti smith, lenny kaye, oliver ray, tony shanahan. Sep 10, 2012 patti smith dream of life 1988 track listing 01 00.
Similarly, steven sebrings documentary patti smith. Bush america screed, which worked as nostalgic catnip for me. Firsttime filmmaker steven sebring committed a dozen years of his life to the making of this documentary about rockmusic icon patti smith, and the results are startling and quirky in equal measures, as well as priceless. Dream of life 2008 starring patti smith and lenny kaye on dvd and bluray. A dreammemory of patti smith and a sharpedged hollywood farce. It is wonderful to finally have a film showcasing smith, but it is so random, yet hermetic, that it is doubtful it would appeal to anyone but diehard smith fans. Patricia lee smith born december 30, 1946 is an american singersongwriter, poet, and visual artist who became an influential component of. The portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self expression. In the 70s, patti smith was part of a fledging new york punk scene that leaned as hard on the artsy side of musicmaking as the visceral and noisy. Dream of life vividly illustrates the rewards and pitfalls of a documentary film that is completely enamored of its subject. Godmother of punk, celebrator of life the new york times.
This film is an intimate portrait of the poetmusician, patti smith. It still moves me, some of her and freds very best writing. With flea, philip glass, tony shanahan, sam shepard. Smith narrates the film touching on her early days in new york city, the people dearest to her late husband fred sonic smith, allen ginsberg, robert mapplethorpe, and others, her family, and the political. An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself. Dream of life is the fifth studio album by patti smith, released in june 1988 on arista records. This was the official website for the 2008 film,patti smith. Dream of life died for somebodys sins, but not mine. A knowledge of smiths landmark contribution as a rock n roll pioneer is not essential, and the film should be a joy for anyone interested in pop culture of. Patti smith dream of life 1988 full album video dailymotion. Dream of life 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Along the way, smith frequently proclaimed her ambivalence towards rock music though shes remained more dedicated to it in practice than many peers of that time such as david byrne, elvis costello or tom verlaine. Patti smiths music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw, and original. Patti smith dream of life 1988 track listing 01 00.
Aug 06, 2008 watch the movie trailer for patti smith. A good film film, but hardly a definitive portrait of the great artist musician. Patti smith dream of life steven sebrings documentary film about the godmother of punk, artist, poet, political activist, widow, and mother patti smith, is an artfully rendered collage of her life. Aug 05, 2008 if patti smiths narration to dream of life was simplified into a stanza, it might go something like this. It was her first album after the dissolution of the patti smith group. Dream of life 2008, because it is a lovely, enrapturing and wise film that eschews a straighton biographical timeline, and instead, with smiths obvious creative input, evokes a dream. Dream of life was a film i saw at the 11th annual maine international film festival on july 16, 2008. Dream of life 2008 steven sebring on allmovie firsttime filmmaker steven sebring committed a. The film follows patti smiths punkicon roots in the 70s through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have formed her life. It is a fulfilling experience to watch dream of life and a very inspiring one. Dream of life sean patrick stevens impressionistic portrait of an icon is more interesting than most talking heads music documentaries stylistically but its patti smiths presence that makes it worth your time.
Dream of life, an impressionistic portrait of that punk godhead, but you learn just about everything you need. Patti had retired and gone home to detroit, had children with husband sonic smith. Dream of life is a 2008 documentary film about patti smith directed by steven sebring. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self expression.
A knowledge of smith s landmark contribution as a rock n roll pioneer is not essential, and the film should be a joy for anyone interested in pop culture of. Sean patrick stevenss rating of the film patti smith. Dream of life, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Dream of life is a freefloating ramble through the life of one of americas premiere poets.
A true original, smith s fierce talent and spirit are on full display here. Patti smith says m train is the roadmap to her life duration. Made over a ten year period, patti smith dream of life is not a film recommended for newcomers to the work of the artist, activist, poet and accidental rocker. As long as i can remember i sought to be freebob dylan once tuned this guitar for me. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Smith is the subject of a 2008 documentary film by steven sebring titled patti smith. The film follows patti smiths punkicon roots in the 70s through the trials of daily life and untimely. Dream of life movie posters from movie poster shop. This film will without a doubt appeal mostly to patti smith fans. Life isnt some vertical or horizontal line, patti smith notes in dream of life, the debut documentary by fashion photographer steven sebring. An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that. Dream of life is only kind of about the great musician artist.
Dream of life palm pictures similarly takes its own path. The film traces patti smiths punkpoet roots through the trials of daily life and ultimately deaths that have formed her life and art. The time sequences are hazy, her children appear and reappear at dramatically different ages, and this only adds to the visionary quality of the film. It was presented at berlin international film festival. Sep 11, 2008 dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Known as the godmother of punk, she emerged in the 1970s, galvanising the music scene with her unique style of poetic rage, music and trademark. Narrated by smith herself, dream of life is an unconventional biography that offers a window into her philosophies, musings, and personality as well as an examination of her poetry, music, writing and art work. The broadcast, part of the pbs series pov, is but the first step in what appears to be an allout blitz to erase any remaining notions that ms. Dream of life, a film and art installation and photography book 11 years in the making.
This is the farthest one could imagine from the standard rock bio that one might see on vh1. Smith was a rock critic before she took to the stage, and her 1975 debut album, horses, was her most sublime piece of rock criticism, as energetic and selfaware as a work from french cinemas new wave a movement itself advanced by critics. There are flashes of insight and genuinely moving moments in this meandering movie, writes peter bradshaw. Dream of life, directed by steven sebring, is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Aug 06, 2008 video archive for the film patti smith. Those who dont know that much about her, and want to find out more, may want to buy one of her earlier albums such as horses or read about her on the internet first. Patti smithlive in new york city 2000 full concert duration. Prince, tom petty, steve winwood, jeff lynne and others while my guitar gently weeps duration. Lead single people have the power received some albumoriented rock airplay at the time, and later was revived by bruce springsteen as a theme song for the 2004 vote for change concerts. Patti smith documentary dream of life beautifully captures the. Dream of life paints an enduring and sometimes rough portrait of the titular chanteuse, complete with footage onstage and at home. At her best, patti smith crafted some of punks finest songs. And very touching, even if you havent seen the movie.
Dream of life steven sebrings multiaward winning plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith legendary singer, artist and poet. Ive never been a pattiite, but my rather picayune musical tastes have little or no relevance in relation to steven sebrings doc patti smith. The movie won the excellence in cinematography award. This is a beautiful companion piece to the film, dream of life. A live album by patti smith and kevin shields, the coral sea was released in july 2008. Directed by steven sebring and starring patti smith, lenny kaye, oliver ray and tony shanahan. Dream of life is a unique and intimate portrait of the renowned singer, songwriter, poet and activist. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self. To paraphrase an epiphanal smith cover, patti smith. If patti smith s narration to dream of life was simplified into a stanza, it might go something like this. Audio books online courses moocs movies languages k12 grade ebooks donate patti smith documentary dream of life beautifully captures the authors life and long career 2008.
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