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Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik's new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and Carnage (Nick Cave & Warren Ellis). In this document of their first ever performances of these albums, filmed in spring 2021 ahead of their UK tour, we see the two, accompanied by singers and string quartet, as they nurture each song into existence. The film features a special appearance by close friend and long-term collaborator, Marianne Faithfull. Shot in color by Andrew Dominik and with cinematography by Robbie Ryan, THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE is a companion piece to Dominik's 2016 film One More Time with Feeling. It reaches into the deep friendship and personal relationship between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, something glimpsed in the 2014 Cave pseudo-documentary, 20,000 Days on Earth. The film will prove to be another significant moment in the journeys of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, capturing the mood and spirit of the pair as they move through a new, optimistic phase.

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A must-watch for Nick Cave fans, This Much I Know to Be True simply and soberly highlights the redemptive power of music.

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Edward Porter The Times (UK) 08/08/2022
4/5
The performances are beautifully filmed; grandeur without pretentiousness. Go to Full Review Glenn Kenny New York Times 07/07/2022
A rather fun Nick Cave movie might not have been on your 2022 bingo card, but here we are. Go to Full Review Chuck Bowen Slant Magazine 07/05/2022
3.5/4
The accumulating effect of this airy and resonant film’s formal devices is that of a heartbroken artist learning to reengage with society. Go to Full Review Tom Cassidy Common Sense Media 03/31/2023
3/5
Despite being mostly performances, the film is at its best during the relaxed documentary segments. Go to Full Review Andrew Trendell NME (New Musical Express) 12/17/2022
4/5
... This film is worth any Cave fan’s time – especially for the dark euphoria of ‘White Elephant’ and the fire-and-brimstone rave of ‘Hand Of God’ – but Dominik again gets close to show us the heart behind the art. Go to Full Review Prahlad Srihari News9 Live (India) 08/29/2022
It continues the narrative from One More Time with Feeling, framing Cave's acceptance of his grief. Watching the film through the lens of its emotional prequel is unavoidable. The mournful air may not be as concentrated, but it lingers in the shadows. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Patricia J 05/17/2022 The very best parts were interviews with Nick and Warren. I wish there had been more of them. Seeing the film in the shadow of Nick's son's death made for a sad strangeness. Overall, I'm definitely glad we went. See more Tom 05/14/2022 Real hope and how to access it See more Timm Spinn 05/12/2022 Gorgeous cinematography and production. If anything, I wish there would have been a little more dialogue. Those were some of my favorite parts. But overall, wonderful. See more cyrus z @zylerzee 07/17/2022 Wow! Far more interesting and engaging than I expected, even for a Nick Cave fan like myself. The movie itself, the music and the performances are exceptional. See more 05/15/2022 This movie was my favorite movie of all time, Idk why people hate on it so much See more john f @RT21082735 05/12/2022 Five stars... an absolutely beautiful film from Andrew Dominik that explores the life and music of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Stunning cinematography, and lighting present images of a musical team at the peak of their powers. The songs and scenes will stay with you long after the cinema lights die down. See more Read all reviews
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Andrew Dominik

Director

Nick Cave

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Warren Ellis

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Marianne Faithfull

Self

Isaac Hoff

Producer

Amy James

Producer

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Synopsis Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik's new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and Carnage (Nick Cave & Warren Ellis). In this document of their first ever performances of these albums, filmed in spring 2021 ahead of their UK tour, we see the two, accompanied by singers and string quartet, as they nurture each song into existence. The film features a special appearance by close friend and long-term collaborator, Marianne Faithfull. Shot in color by Andrew Dominik and with cinematography by Robbie Ryan, THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE is a companion piece to Dominik's 2016 film One More Time with Feeling. It reaches into the deep friendship and personal relationship between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, something glimpsed in the 2014 Cave pseudo-documentary, 20,000 Days on Earth. The film will prove to be another significant moment in the journeys of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, capturing the mood and spirit of the pair as they move through a new, optimistic phase.
Director
Andrew Dominik
Producer
Isaac Hoff, Amy James
Distributor
Trafalgar Releasing
Production Co
Uncommon Creative Studio
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime
1h 45m