Laurie Anderson's 'Heart of a Dog' Airs on Sky Arte HD
Laurie Anderson's film 'Heart of a Dog' premieres on Sky Arte HD on Friday, October 27. The non-conventional documentary centers on her beloved rat terrier Lolabelle, who died in 2011, blending life and death, love and loss against the backdrop of Anderson's personal and public life. The film uses an eclectic visual language bordering on the dreamlike, mixing 8mm home movies, artworks, music, and memory fragments—from childhood recollections to inspirations from artists, writers, and musicians, including her late husband Lou Reed. It is Anderson's first feature-length film since 'Home of the Brave' (1986), largely shot with small digital cameras, with an animated opening sequence created by the artist herself.
Key facts
- Laurie Anderson's film 'Heart of a Dog' airs on Sky Arte HD on October 27.
- The film centers on her rat terrier Lolabelle, who died in 2011.
- It blends life and death, love and loss with personal and public narratives.
- The visual style mixes 8mm home movies, artworks, music, and memories.
- It is Anderson's first feature since 'Home of the Brave' (1986).
- The film was largely shot with small digital cameras.
- The animated opening sequence was created by Anderson herself.
- The film includes references to her late husband Lou Reed.
Entities
Artists
- Laurie Anderson
- Lou Reed
Institutions
- Sky Arte HD
- Artribune
- Nexo Digital
- Cinema srl
- ex-Chiostro di S. Caterina a Formiello
Locations
- Italy
- Glen Ellyn
- United States
- Venice
- Naples