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Critic Mark Kermode
rated 8

...even away from the movie theatre, Ellis and Cave’s compositions have a widescreen sweep, conjuring intimate aural landscapes of love and death – religion and fairytale intertwined.

Read full review at The Guardian
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Critic Jordan King
rated 8

Musically sublime, gracefully directed, and filled with an inspiring optimism that couldn’t be more timely, this is another first-class exercise in capturing music on film from Dominik, Cave and Ellis.

Read full review at Empire
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Cast & Crew

Andrew Dominik
Director
Nick Cave
As Self
Nick Cave
Composer
Warren Ellis
As Self
Warren Ellis
Composer
Earl Cave
As Self

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This Much I Know to Be True is a documentary that delves into the creative relationship between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, offering a unique glimpse into their songwriting process. Filmed over five days at Battersea Arts Centre and on location in London, the film features the duo performing songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen and Carnage, accompanied by singers and a string quartet. With a special appearance by Marianne Faithfull, the documentary provides an intimate look at the artists' first performances of these songs, capturing their journey from inception to stage. The film also explores Cave's writing process, including his work on The Red Hand Files, and features a visit to sculptor Corin Johnson's workshop, where he creates the intriguing Staffordshire stoneware sculptures that accompany Cave's music.

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