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A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 29, 2002

Runtime

1h 22m

Genres

Documentary, Music

User Score

55%

Original Title

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn

Production Companies

Tzadik

Director

Claudia Heuermann

Description

A rare peek into the working methods of John Zorn. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn.