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Nick Cave: Straight To You - A Portrait

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A 1993 portrait of rock singer and poet Nick Cave, a versatile artist who gained importance over the years. Jacobson also wrote the scenario that was built around a long conversation with the singer. From Australia and his work with the Birthday Party to his current city, Berlin, with The Bad Seeds.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1994-01-01

Runtime: 55 mins

Director: Nanni Jacobson

Spoken language: English

Genres: Music, Documentary

Original title: Nick Cave: Straight To You - A Portrait

Production Companies: VPRO

Production Countries: Netherlands

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