Creative Person: Leonard Cohen

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Leonard Cohen

Self

Age : 82 | Popularity : 14%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Donald Brittain Don Owen
Crew	Cinematography	Paul Leach Roger Racine
Department	Role	Name

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