David Byrne’s Dazzling Tour Being Turned Into a Film by ‘Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet, Shooting in 70mm
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Musician David Byrne is bringing his concert tour to the screen through a new documentary film directed by Brady Corbet, the filmmaker behind *The Brutalist*. The project will be shot in 70mm and is set to capture Byrne's upcoming performances in Baltimore.
This upcoming film follows a history of prominent directors capturing Byrne's visually striking stage productions, most notably Jonathan Demme's acclaimed 1984 Talking Heads concert film *Stop Making Sense*, as well as a subsequent concert film directed by Spike Lee. Byrne expressed enthusiasm for the unique visual medium of the new project, noting the significant impact of shooting on 70mm film.
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Rolling Stone (US)Focuses on the Baltimore location and Byrne's excitement about 70mm.
Variety (US)Contextualizes the project historically alongside Jonathan Demme and Spike Lee.
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