Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg

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Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg

Released May 3, 2024

1h 52m

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Anita Pallenberg was at many points in her life a newspaper headline: a "rock n' roll goddess," a "voodoo priestess," and an "evil seductress." She was accused of trying to break up the Rolling Stones, among other things. But those who loved her considered her an exciting cultural force, and a loving mother -- and innocent of the accusations. Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Composed of interviews with those in Pallenberg’s orbit, and home movies that crackle with chaotic energy, Catching Fire is more concerned with the mercurial essence of its subject than it is with the nuts and bolts of her life.

Rated: 3/5

May 20, 2024

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Marya E. Gates

RogerEbert.com

Too bad, then, that her story has been filtered through eyes that still only see her as a mess or a muse, not the complex, imperfect artist, mother, and woman she really was.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 17, 2024

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

It’s a near two-hour exposé, endlessly fascinating yet punishing as we chart the downfall and drugs-based destruction of this pivotal countercultural figure.

Rated: 4/5

May 16, 2024

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

A fascinating look at someone I admit I didn’t know much about.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 6, 2024

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Milana Vujkov

Lola On Film

Fascinating and classy, both tough-as-nails and tender — an exhilarating watch.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2024

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

The documentary's tone is not moralistic; it pays attention to what [Anita Pallenberg] contributed to the legendary rock and roll band; If anything, it is she who sometimes judges herself harshly. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 7, 2024

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NoGras S

Sure, it's a fantastic documentary about arguably the greatest period in rock & roll history but moreover it is a story about why some people should never ever be allowed to have children.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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Irwin F

Interesting, but could have been better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Anita Pallenberg was at many points in her life a newspaper headline: a "rock n' roll goddess," a "voodoo priestess," and an "evil seductress." She was accused of trying to break up the Rolling Stones, among other things. But those who loved her considered her an exciting cultural force, and a loving mother -- and innocent of the accusations. Never-seen-before home movies and family photographs explore life with the Rolling Stones and tell a bittersweet tale of both triumph and heartbreak. From Barbarella to the Swiss Alps, and the Lower East Side to London, Anita Pallenberg was a creative force ahead of her time.

Director: Alexis Bloom, Svetlana Zill
Producer: Charlie Corwin, Alexis Bloom, Svetlana Zill
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: SK Global Entertainment
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 3, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 3, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.1K
Runtime: 1h 52m

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