Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)

Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions (2020)

An intimate and mesmerizing look at an artist working at her craft

7.1

Movie

United States of America
English
Documentary, Drama, Music
2020
FEMALE DIRECTOR, TAYLOR SWIFT
Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
106 min

What it's about

An intimate concert film, in which Taylor Swift performs each song from her album 'folklore' in order, as she reveals the meaning and the stories behind all 17 tracks for the very first time.

The take

While most media outlets would rather talk about Taylor Swift’s love life and never-ending feuds, the fact remains that Swift is a dedicated artist. She’s a prolific songstress and an astute writer, and regardless of what you think of her, it’s always a treat to see someone with that much passion and talent delve deep into their craft. 

This is precisely what she does in Folklore. Between cozy conversations with co-producers and rustic live sessions, Swift lets her guard down to reveal how she works on each song, from the backstory to the melody. The result is a mesmerizing documentary about how Swift spent the secluded year of 2020 working on a record that would go on to win Album of the Year at the Grammys. 

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