A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn (2002)
A rare peek into the working methods of John Zorn. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn.
Director: Claudia Heuermann
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: June 29, 2002
Cast
- John Zorn - Self
- Claudia Heuermann - Self
- Mark Feldman - Self
- Erik Friedlander - Self
- Joyce Hammann - Self
- Wayne Horvitz - Self
- Yamatsuka Eye - Self
- Bill Frisell - Self
- Fred Frith - Self
- Anthony Coleman - Self
Screenplay
Music: John Zorn
Cinematography: Rainer Hartmann
Editing: Claudia Heuermann
Production: Tzadik
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn about?
- A rare peek into the working methods of John Zorn. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn.
- Who directed A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn?
- A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn was directed by Claudia Heuermann.
- Who stars in A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn?
- A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn stars John Zorn, Claudia Heuermann, Mark Feldman, Erik Friedlander, Joyce Hammann, Wayne Horvitz.
- How long is A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn?
- A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn?
- A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn produced?
- A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn was produced in Germany.