Moonage Daydream (2022)

Moonage Daydream (2022)

A documentary explosion of music, style, and sound, just as Bowie would’ve wanted

The Very Best

8.3

Movie

Germany, United States of America
English
Documentary, Drama, Music
2022
BRETT MORGEN
Bing Crosby, Catherine Deneuve, Charlie Chaplin
135 min

What it's about

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

The take

Forget everything you know about the music biopic. One-on-one interviews, chronological storytelling, silent moments with the subjects—Moonage Daydream isn’t that kind of movie. Just as David Bowie isn’t your typical pop star, this documentary about him, directed by Brett Morgen, forgoes the usual beats for something extraordinary and fun.

Moonage Daydream is a concert, a light show, and a masterclass in collage editing. It's a feast for the senses, a fantastic neon fever dream that paints a picture of Bowie in his own words, drawn from archival footage, interviews, and concerts past.

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