This Much I Know To Be True

Released May 11, 2022

1h 45m

Documentary

Music

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100%

39 Reviews

Tomatometer

94%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik's new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and Carnage (Nick Cave & Warren Ellis). In this document of their first ever performances of these albums, filmed in spring 2021 ahead of their UK tour, we see the two, accompanied by singers and string quartet, as they nurture each song into existence. The film features a special appearance by close friend and long-term collaborator, Marianne Faithfull. Shot in color by Andrew Dominik and with cinematography by Robbie Ryan, THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE is a companion piece to Dominik's 2016 film One More Time with Feeling. It reaches into the deep friendship and personal relationship between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, something glimpsed in the 2014 Cave pseudo-documentary, 20,000 Days on Earth. The film will prove to be another significant moment in the journeys of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, capturing the mood and spirit of the pair as they move through a new, optimistic phase.

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A must-watch for Nick Cave fans, This Much I Know to Be True simply and soberly highlights the redemptive power of music.

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Patricia J

The very best parts were interviews with Nick and Warren. I wish there had been more of them. Seeing the film in the shadow of Nick's son's death made for a sad strangeness. Overall, I'm definitely glad we went.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/17/22

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Tom

Real hope and how to access it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/14/22

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Timm Spinn

Gorgeous cinematography and production. If anything, I wish there would have been a little more dialogue. Those were some of my favorite parts. But overall, wonderful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/22

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william k

Excellent music documentary is also a good portrait of the artist Nick Cave, his productive process with Warren Ellis including a full musical performance; essential watching for fans.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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cyrus z

Wow! Far more interesting and engaging than I expected, even for a Nick Cave fan like myself. The movie itself, the music and the performances are exceptional.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

This movie was my favorite movie of all time, Idk why people hate on it so much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Andrew Dominik

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Nick Cave

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Warren Ellis

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Marianne Faithfull

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Isaac Hoff

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Amy James

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

The performances are beautifully filmed; grandeur without pretentiousness.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 8, 2022

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Glenn Kenny

New York Times

A rather fun Nick Cave movie might not have been on your 2022 bingo card, but here we are.

Jul 7, 2022

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Chuck Bowen

Slant Magazine

The accumulating effect of this airy and resonant film’s formal devices is that of a heartbroken artist learning to reengage with society.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jul 5, 2022

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Tom Cassidy

Common Sense Media

Despite being mostly performances, the film is at its best during the relaxed documentary segments.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 31, 2023

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Andrew Trendell

NME (New Musical Express)

... This film is worth any Cave fan’s time – especially for the dark euphoria of ‘White Elephant’ and the fire-and-brimstone rave of ‘Hand Of God’ – but Dominik again gets close to show us the heart behind the art.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 17, 2022

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Prahlad Srihari

News9 Live (India)

It continues the narrative from One More Time with Feeling, framing Cave's acceptance of his grief. Watching the film through the lens of its emotional prequel is unavoidable. The mournful air may not be as concentrated, but it lingers in the shadows.

Aug 29, 2022

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Synopsis

Shot on location in London & Brighton, Andrew Dominik's new feature documentary THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' exceptional creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums, Ghosteen (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds) and Carnage (Nick Cave & Warren Ellis). In this document of their first ever performances of these albums, filmed in spring 2021 ahead of their UK tour, we see the two, accompanied by singers and string quartet, as they nurture each song into existence. The film features a special appearance by close friend and long-term collaborator, Marianne Faithfull. Shot in color by Andrew Dominik and with cinematography by Robbie Ryan, THIS MUCH I KNOW TO BE TRUE is a companion piece to Dominik's 2016 film One More Time with Feeling. It reaches into the deep friendship and personal relationship between Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, something glimpsed in the 2014 Cave pseudo-documentary, 20,000 Days on Earth. The film will prove to be another significant moment in the journeys of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, capturing the mood and spirit of the pair as they move through a new, optimistic phase.

Director: Andrew Dominik
Producer: Beth Clayton, Brian Message, Charlie Gatsky Sinclair
Distributor: Trafalgar Releasing
Production Co: Uncommon Creative Studio
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime: 1h 45m

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