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Nick Broomfield: Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love at Bertha DocHouse, Curzon Bloomsbury

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Time 18:30
Date 23/07/19
Price £12.5

Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love is a beautiful yet tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.

Tuesday 23 July, 18:30 & Friday 26 July, 21:00.

Their love began on the idyllic Greek island of Hydra in 1960 as part of a bohemian community of foreign artists, writers and musicians.

The film follows their relationship from the early days on Hydra, a humble time of 'free love' and open marriage, to how their love evolved when Leonard became a successful musician.

It was on Hydra in 1968 that director Nick Broomfield, then aged 20, first met Marianne Ihlen. Marianne introduced him to Leonard Cohen's music and also encouraged Nick to make his first film and was an enormous influence on him.

Marianne and Leonard's was a love story that would continue for the rest of their lives. Along the way we learn of the tragedy that befell those that could not survive the beauty of Hydra, the highs and lows of Leonard's career, and the inspirational power that Marianne possessed.

The screening on Tue 23 July will be followed by a recorded Q&A.

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