Björk: Biophilia Live, film review: Film-makers bring sense of mystery to Alexandra Palace gig
(U) Peter Strickland, Nick Fenton, 96 mins
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Biophilia Live, recorded at Alexandra Palace last September, has a visual inventiveness that most concert films lack. It begins in solemn fashion, with David Attenborough explaining the meaning of "biophilia" – the love for nature in all her manifestations.
Then, it's on to the Icelandic diva Björk in a huge red wig and Teletubby-like body armour, performing all the songs from her Biophilia album.
There are plenty of eye-popping lighting effects, as well as beautiful imagery of cells and of the cosmos projected in the background.
The film-makers Peter Strickland and Nick Fenton manage to bring a sense of mystery and wonder to what was clearly more than just another gig.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments