Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song is a definitive exploration of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, Hallelujah. This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times. The song's dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit. And moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom Hallelujah has become a personal touchtone.
The baffled king ... Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song
FILM REVIEW - Xan Brooks, The Guardian
"Cohen’s sombre mystique arguably lends itself to a more radical approach than the standard talking-heads format deployed here. Hallelujah is one for the fans, thorough and informative, like a set of cinematic liner notes, largely content to marvel at the majesty of its subject and the vibrant afterlife of his work. Still, if the film is finally unwilling or unable to let daylight in on magic, that’s probably for the best. Regina Spektor describes Hallelujah as a modern prayer. Issermann says it’s a symbolist poem. Cohen’s former rabbi goes further still, crediting its creation to the “bat kol” – the voice of God, using the songwriter as its vessel." For the full review please CLICK HERE.
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