Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin

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Peter Doherty: Stranger in My Own Skin

Released Nov 8, 2023

1h 35m

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A documentary on the life of English rock star Peter Doherty, and his struggle with addiction to hard drugs. Director and musician Katia deVidas, who is also Peter Doherty's partner, filmed the artist over a period of 10 years. Now, this raw and intimate material is the source for the 90-minute film documenting the Libertines singer-lyricist's descent into hell just as his popularity was peaking. Through the artist's own words and emotions, we experience Doherty's courageous, and often poetic fight to overcome his demons.

El Hunt

London Evening Standard

Though it captures a vivid sense of Doherty’s struggles... this film does not stop to examine the issues with music industry figures who presumably pushed him to continue writing and touring, nor the apparent lack of support.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 20, 2024

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Rebecca Nicholson

Guardian

Clearly, this is one for fans, and what it gains in intimacy, it loses in objectivity and perspective.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 18, 2024

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

The line between "tender" and "indulgent" is repeatedly crossed in this intimate documentary about the former Libertines frontman Pete "now Peter" Doherty, made by his wife, the film-maker Katia de Vidas.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 10, 2023

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Terry Staunton

Radio Times

This is an intimate portrait of a man whose rock 'n' roll lifestyle came close to killing him. And while it is unavoidably tinged with sadness, it's also not without hope for its subject.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 24, 2024

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Andrew Murray

The Upcoming

While the film presents an intimate insight into Doherty’s life, DeVidas purposefully omits huge chunks of his story. The result is an intriguing but incomplete portrait of the iconic rock star.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 14, 2023

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Rhian Daly

NME (New Musical Express)

Katia deVidas’ film might be a difficult watch but, as well as serving up a reminder of the horrors of addiction, at least it gives us plenty to be grateful for too

Rated: 4/5

Nov 6, 2023

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Liam Q

I was going into watching this film as someone who had listened to a bit, but didn't know too much about Pete. My girlfriend, on the other hand, has had an obsession with him since being a teenager. All and all, we both enjoyed it, however, I probably got a bit more out of it as she felt as though the angle of this film wasn't tremendously new or enlightening.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/05/24

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Katy P

This was absolutely fantastic, emotive and deeply moving. The whole cinema was in both tears and laughter at points throughout the film. Katia has created a beautiful, moving and multifaceted film depicting Peters life.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/17/23

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Pete Doherty

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Myriam Weil

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David Hoser

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Rebekka Riise

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Synopsis

A documentary on the life of English rock star Peter Doherty, and his struggle with addiction to hard drugs. Director and musician Katia deVidas, who is also Peter Doherty's partner, filmed the artist over a period of 10 years. Now, this raw and intimate material is the source for the 90-minute film documenting the Libertines singer-lyricist's descent into hell just as his popularity was peaking. Through the artist's own words and emotions, we experience Doherty's courageous, and often poetic fight to overcome his demons.

Director: Katia De Vidas
Producer: Katia De Vidas, Myriam Weil
Distributor: Pathé Live
Production Co: Federation Studios (I), Wendy Production
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m