Directed by steven sebring and starring patti smith, lenny kaye, oliver ray and tony shanahan. It was her first album after the dissolution of the patti smith group. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self. 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. An intimate portrait of poet, painter, musician and singer patti smith that mirrors the essence of the artist herself. During that time, this is the only album she released.
Patti smith and director steven sebring will be at the lumiere on october 19 to talk about the film and sign copies of the companion book. Dream of life 2008, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Dream of life is a unique and intimate portrait of the renowned singer, songwriter, poet and activist. But when director steven sebring came into my life, i had hit a very low pointmy husband had died, my brother had diedand having him believe in me was actually helpful. The result is a bounty of riches for smiths established fans. Youll also see patti smith mother, daughter, activist, friend, artist and more. A story from the deep north to premiere nationally on pbss p. Patti smith is a renowned singer, songwriter, poet and activist. She posts the content you would want to see from patti smith.
Traces pattis punkpoet roots through the trials of daily life and untimely deaths that have formed her life and art. 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. Dream of life remastered by patti smith on apple music. Now playing at new yorks film forum, steven sebrings. Dream of life, a film and art installation and photography book 11 years in the making. Dream of life hd hollywood movie wallpapers get to see exclusive latest patti smith. 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.
Dream of life isnt so much a biography as a portrait of an artist a stream of consciousness, impressionistic view of the essence of a woman through her. Dream of life trailer 2008 dream of life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker patti smith. Check out the latest news about patti smiths patti smith. Dream of life 2008 starring patti smith and lenny kaye on dvd and bluray. It was her first album after the dissolution of the patti smith. Youll also see patti smithmother, daughter, activist, friend, artist and more. Dream of life is an intimate portrait of the legendary rocker, poet and artist. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet.
This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self expression. Dream of life, fashion photographer steven sebrings impressionistic study of the most influential of punk poets, disarms and charms with its honesty. Integrated throughout the book are quotes and private transcripts, along with personal and. Features song lyrics for patti smiths dream of life album. Where the patti smith of horses inspired a generation of female rockers, the patti smith of dream of life sounds like shes been listening to later pretenders. Na, na, na, na, na na, na, na, na, na im with you always, youre ever on my mind in a light to last, a whole life through each way i turn. In the seventeen years between 1979 and 1996, patti smith mostly withdrew from the music business in order to focus her energies on her family. Dream of life, nerakhoon the betrayal and traces of the trade. Dream of life, winner of a 2008 sundance film festival award for excellence in cinematography, is a riveting, intimate telling of smiths long, strange trip.
This is a wonderful documentary about a fascinating person. Patti smiths music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw, and original. Syd barrett the breakdown of syd as told by his sister and band members radio broadcast 090611 duration. Following smiths personal reflections over a decade, the film explores her many art forms and the friends and poets who inspired her william burroughs, allen ginsberg, bob dylan, robert mapplethorpe and michael. Dream of life opens october 17, 2008 at the lumiere theatre in san francisco and the shattuck cinemas in berkeley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dream of life app for the ipad was published in may 2011. Steven sebring dream of life is an intimate look into the interior life of the musician, artist, and poet patti smith. Dream of life is pretty much patti smiths instagram account in film form. The movie won the excellence in cinematography award.
Dream of life is the fifth studio album by patti smith, released in june 1988 on arista records. As a doc, it has no strenght, but as a portrait of her daytoday life its very appealing. Each dream of life ill share with you sea returns to sea and sky to sky in a life of dream am i when im with you im with you always youre ever on my mind in a light to last a whole life through the hand above turns those leaves of love all and all a timeless view each dream of life flung from paradise everlasting, ever new dream of life. Documentary at the 2008 sundance film festival and aired on the pbs series p. It was presented at berlin international film festival. Dream of life 2008 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Her music, poetry, and politics are fearless, funny, raw and original. Dream of life 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Radio ethiopia remastered patti smith group the bridge school collection, vol. You can see patti smiths children grow before your eyes. Patti smith cemented herself as the godmother of punk with her 1975 album horses, but shed become a fixture in the new york city art and music scene far before then, living at the chelsea hotel with photographer robert mapplethorpe and hanging out regularly at maxs kansas city and cbgb.