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Patti Smith - Dream of Life
Director
Steven Sebring
Producers
Margaret Smilow
Steven Sebring
Cinematographers
Phillip Hunt
Steven Sebring
Editors
Angelo Corrao
Lin Polito
Music
Greg Smith
Margaret Crimmins
Contact
<p>CELLULOID DREAMS
2 rue Turgot
75009 Paris, France
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 4970 0370
[email protected]
www.celluloid-dreams.com</p>
2008
108 min
Color
Dream of Life is a plunge into the philosophy and artistry of cult rocker Patti Smith. This portrait of the legendary singer, artist and poet explores themes of spirituality, history and self expression. Known as the godmother of punk, she emerged in the 1970’s, galvanizing the music scene with her unique style of poetic rage, music and trademark swagger. Dream of Life reveals a complicated, charismatic personality.
Directors' Biography
<p>Steven is a photographer/director known for his definitive style of merging row realism with high fashion. He has worked with numerous magazines and shot campaigns for companies such as Ralph Lauren, Lanvin, Maybelline, DKNY and Coach. It was however, his shooting celebrity and artist portraiture that lead to his meeting and photographing the legendary artist Patti Smith. Upon seeing her perform he was so moved, that he encouraged her to allow him to begin filming resulting in the eleven year film project Dream of Life.</p>
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