Berlin (2007)

Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his 1973 concept album "Berlin", filmed over five nights at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.

Director:

Julian Schnabel

Stars:

Lou Reed, Fernando Saunders, Sharon Jones

Cast

Credited cast:
Lou Reed	...	Himself
Fernando Saunders	...	Himself
Sharon Jones	...	Herself
Antony Hegarty	...	Himself (as Antony)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Brooklyn Youth Chorus	...	Themselves
Steve Hunter	...	Himself
Emmanuelle Seigner	...	Caroline
Tony Thunder Smith	...	Himself
Rob Wasserman	...	Himself

Storyline

Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his 1973 concept album "Berlin", filmed over five nights at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York.

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Lou Reed's Berlin

Filming Locations:

St. Ann's Warehouse - 38 Water Street, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$8,280 (USA) (18 July 2008)

Gross:

$29,692 (USA) (1 August 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Waterboy Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min 85 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

Lou Reed's 2006 live concert performance of his 1973 concept album "Berlin", filmed over five nights at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York

Lou Reed's brilliant musicianship and Schnabel's deft hand at directing combined with gorgeous rich sound makes this the finest rock and roll concert movie of my life. The huge band, including choir, back up singers, horns and strings held down by the greatest rhythm section ever were filmed and recorded such that Lou Reed's stellar performance and incredible poetry were allowed to shine in all their unique genius. Lou's vocal performance was brilliant in its execution and in the recording. His back up musicians were outstanding. The solo's, including the vocal solos, were delightful in their musicality and originality. Schnabel's sets and the his daughter's performance enhanced the visual pleasure created through simple unaffected camera work superbly shot and edited. Ask me if I liked it.