Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love is renowned filmmaker Nick Broomfield's most personal and romantic film of his storied career. The documentary starts on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960, where Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown fiction writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of community of expat artists, writers and musicians. Never-before-seen footage shot by Broomfield and legendary documentarian D.A. Pennebaker make for a unique portrait of an idyllic 1960's bohemia. It was a time that left a lasting imprint on both Marianne and Leonard, whose friendship would last another fifty years before their deaths in 2016.
Critical Notes
"With a softened lens, British documentarian Nick Broomfield adoringly examines a fascinating relationship in a fascinating time that saw Cohen transition from a poet to a world-class songwriter." - Brad Wheeler, Globe and Mail
Film Information
Director: Nick Broomfield
Featuring:: Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins, Ron Cornelius
Year: 2019
Runtime: 102 minute
Country: USA
Language: English
Distributor: Elevation Pictures
Ratings: ON NR / BC NR / AB NR / SK NR / MB NR / QC NR / Maritmes NR
Screenings
| Date | Circuit Centre | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Bailey Theatre | Camrose, AB |
| April 09, 2020 | Goderich Livery Film | Goderich, ON |
* Represents an approximate date. Please consult local listings.