Kurt Cobain About a Son (2006)

Director:

AJ Schnack

Release Date:

3 October 2007 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary | Music

Tagline:

Kurt Cobain in his own words.

Plot:

An intimate and moving meditation on the late musician and artist Kurt Cobain, based on more than 25...

Plot Keywords:

Kurt Cobain | Grunge Era | Depression | Grunge Rock | Punk Rock

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Kurt Cobain

...

Narrator

Also Known As:

Untitled Kurt Cobain Project (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:96 min | Argentina:96 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Argentina:13 | Australia:MA | France:U | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Aberdeen, Washington, USA

Company:

Bonfire Films of America

Movie Connections:

References Winter Soldier (1972)

Soundtrack:

Passenger

Peaceful, gentle and relaxing

It's so delightfully refreshing watching these types of "documentary" films. The film is not like many others I have seen as it is highly original and experimental. There is nothing to spoil in this piece really. It's just a really relaxing experience throughout.

It sounds a long time of just simply listening to audiotapes of Kurt Cobain - and it actually is. I disagree when I hear that only people who like Nirvana/Kurt Cobain would enjoy and appreciate the film. For people who really appreciate film language, it is a film to watch too. I have seen it twice now and it does amaze me that I don't get bored. The mild soundtrack in the background along with pictures and video clips makes it a journey while you listen. Basically all of the clips you see are merged together with what he is saying to give a sense of atmosphere and relevance. ( There is no clips of Kurt Cobain or Nirvana. Nor is there any songs. The only small clips of Kurt are at the very end) Without spoiling (even if that's not really possible), there is one particular clip where there is a man walking in the background which is supposed to be Kurt. Therefore it's also a documentary you need to pay attention to, just like any other film.

But if you actually are interested to see this piece because you are a Kurt Cobain fan, you really should have a look. It's probably the film which made me really assured that Kurt Cobain was a true role model. You can read as much about him as you want, but the interviews which this film provides is truly excellent.

It will definitely not suit everyone, but for me it is one of the best crafted documentaries I have ever seen.