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.
"What it lacks in technical seamlessness - filmed with a robotic camera, equipment appears in the frame at multiple points - it makes up for in musical adroitness and a coziness that's very welcome as the season turns."
— Sydney Urbanek
"This is a sweet and soothing kickback for what is, for many out there, an otherwise lonely and isolating holiday season."
— Ryan Lattanzio
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.
