Creative Person: Leonard Cohen (1967)
Canadian poet Leonard Cohen, who now resides on the island of Hydra in Greece, is shown in his native city of Montreal. The program explores Cohen's childhood and his subsequent development as one of Canada's leading new writers. The film takes viewers to the house Cohen was brought up in as well as to the places of Montreal he enjoys frequenting—his favorite bistro, a three dollar-a-day hotel, the public park, the exclusive section called Westmount, and a Greek grocery store. Cohen himself is shown at a recording session, at public readings of his poetry, displaying home movies of his childhood, and commenting on university life. He also reflects on his visit to Cuba, his girlfriend in Greece, his obsession with danger and his friends and their personalities.
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- Leonard Cohen - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Creative Person: Leonard Cohen about?
- Canadian poet Leonard Cohen, who now resides on the island of Hydra in Greece, is shown in his native city of Montreal. The program explores Cohen's childhood and his subsequent development as one of Canada's leading new writers. The film takes viewers to the house Cohen was brought up in as well as to the places of Montreal he enjoys frequenting—his favorite bistro, a three dollar-a-day hotel, the public park, the exclusive section called Westmount, and a Greek grocery store. Cohen himself is shown at a recording session, at public readings of his poetry, displaying home movies of his childhood, and commenting on university life. He also reflects on his visit to Cuba, his girlfriend in Greece, his obsession with danger and his friends and their personalities.
- Who directed Creative Person: Leonard Cohen?
- Creative Person: Leonard Cohen was directed by Donald Brittain, Don Owen.
- Who stars in Creative Person: Leonard Cohen?
- Creative Person: Leonard Cohen stars Leonard Cohen.
- How long is Creative Person: Leonard Cohen?
- Creative Person: Leonard Cohen has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Creative Person: Leonard Cohen?
- Creative Person: Leonard Cohen is a Documentary film.
- Where was Creative Person: Leonard Cohen produced?
- Creative Person: Leonard Cohen was produced in Canada.