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Moonage Daydream

Moonage Daydream

Documentary · Music · 2022

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

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Moonage Daydream

2022 Documentary · Music 2h 15m

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7.4 / 10

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

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brett Morgen

Written by

Brett Morgen

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self (archive footage)

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Self (archive footage)

Tina Turner

Tina Turner

Self (archive footage)

Russell Harty

Russell Harty

Self (archive footage)

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

Self (archive footage)

Mick Ronson

Mick Ronson

Self (archive footage)

Trevor Bolder

Trevor Bolder

Self (archive footage)

Court is in session

Put Moonage Daydream on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.