Brian Eno 1971–1977: The Man Who Fell To Earth (2011)
Musician, composer, producer, music theorist, singer and visual artist; probably best known for his early work with Roxy Music, his production duties for U2 & Coldplay, and as one of the principal innovators of ambient music. This documentary film – the first ever about Eno – explores his life, career and music between the years 1971 & 1977, the period that some view as his golden age. Featuring numerous exclusive interviews, contributions from a range of musicians, writers, collaborators and friends – plus performance and studio film and an abundance of the most exceptional music ever created.
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Brian Eno as |
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Jon Hassell as |
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David Toop as |
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Thomas Arnold as narrator |
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Geeta Dayal as |
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Robert Christgau as |
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Hans-Joachim Roedelius as |
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Chris Spedding as |
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Mark Prendergast as |
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Simon Reynolds as |
| Editing | Ed "Cooter" Haynes | Editor |
| Sound | Chris Ingham | Music |
| Production | Rob Johnstone | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Alexander Kopp | Cinematography |
| Camera | Nick Bradbury | Camera Operator |
| Crew | Peter Lowden | Cinematography |
| Crew | Alec Lindsell | Cinematography |
| Camera | Claudio Rietti | Director of Photography |