Project Detail

20,000 Days On Earth

Synopsis

Drama and reality combine in a fictitious 24 hours in the life of musician and international cultural icon Nick Cave. With startlingly frank insights and an intimate portrayal of the artistic process, the film examines what makes us who we are, and celebrates the transformative power of the creative spirit.

Details

Year
2014
Type of project
Features
Running time
95 mins
Director
Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
Producer
James Wilson, Dan Bowen
Executive Producer
Thomas Benski, Lucas Ochoa
Editor
Jonathan Amos
Director of Photography
Erik Wilson
Production Designer
Simon Rogers
Composer
Nick Cave, Warren Ellis
Principal cast
Nick Cave

Production Status

Production Company

Pulse Films

17 Hanbury Street
London
E1 6QR

Film4 / Corniche Pictures / BFI

Sales Company

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