A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn(2002)
A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn Synopsis
A rare peek into the working methods of John Zorn. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn.
A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn (2002) is a documentary and music film directed by Claudia Heuermann, released on June 29, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars John Zorn, Claudia Heuermann, Mark Feldman and Erik Friedlander. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Claudia Heuermann
- Writers:
- Claudia Heuermann
- Producers:
- Claudia Heuermann
- Cinematographer:
- Rainer Hartmann
- Composer:
- John Zorn
- Production:
- Claudia Heuermann Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Zorn
as Self
Claudia Heuermann
as Self
- Mark Feldman
Mark Feldman
as Self
- Erik Friedlander
Erik Friedlander
as Self
- Joyce Hammann
Joyce Hammann
as Self
- Wayne Horvitz
Wayne Horvitz
as Self
Yamatsuka Eye
as Self
- Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell
as Self
Fred Frith
as Self
- Anthony Coleman
Anthony Coleman
as Self
Susie Ibarra
as Self
- Josh Roseman
Josh Roseman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Claudia Heuermann, written by Claudia Heuermann, produced by Claudia Heuermann.
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A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Who stars in A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn?
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The main cast of A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn (2002) includes John Zorn, Claudia Heuermann, Mark Feldman, Erik Friedlander and Joyce Hammann. The film was directed by Claudia Heuermann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn released?
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A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn was released on June 29, 2002 and runs for 1h 22m.
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A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn (2002) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.