David Bowie Documentary 'Moonage Daydream' Hits Theaters Worldwide
'Moonage Daydream,' a documentary helmed by Brett Morgen and backed by David Bowie's family, is set to hit theaters worldwide on October 16, 2022. The film takes a deep dive into Bowie's extraordinary life and career, utilizing personal archives since the legendary artist's death in January 2016. Morgen had full access to a treasure trove of never-before-seen 16mm and 35mm footage, resulting in one-of-a-kind performance videos. The title references Bowie's 1971 song and his 1972 album, along with Mick Rock's famous photobook from the 'Ziggymania' period. It premiered at Cannes and, despite mixed reviews for its ambitious scope, it's described as 'a cinematic odyssey.' Viewers can catch it on HBO Max starting April 29, 2023.
Key facts
- Moonage Daydream is a documentary about David Bowie authorized by his family.
- The film is directed by Brett Morgen and releases worldwide on October 16, 2022.
- Brett Morgen had unlimited access to Bowie's personal archives, including hundreds of hours of unseen footage.
- The title references Bowie's 1971 single 'Moonage Daydream' and the 1972 album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'.
- Mick Rock's photobook 'Moonage Daydream: The Life And Times Of Ziggy Stardust' documents the 1972-73 'Ziggymania' period.
- The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received mixed reviews.
- The project took about five years to complete and is described as 'a cinematic odyssey'.
- Moonage Daydream will be available on HBO Max from April 29, 2023.
Entities
Artists
- David Bowie
- Brett Morgen
- Mick Rock
Institutions
- HBO Max
- Cannes Film Festival
- Artribune
Locations
- Cannes
- France