Synopsis of the 2018er -UNCUT – Version:

Tony Palmer – Regisseur des Dokumentarfilms „Bird on a Wire“ – hat neulich sein Archiv sortiert und ist auf einige nicht gekennzeichnete Filmdosen gestoßen….Gefunden hat er  Vidtronics (d. H. Schwarz-Weiß-Filmtransfers) der Stockholmer und Albert Hall-Konzerte der berühmten Tour 1972. Jetzt hat er an den Originalbändern gearbeitet, und man sieht die Ergebnisse in dieser nunmehr dritten (offiziellen) Version….

Synopsis of the 2010er -UNCUT – Version:

SYNOPSIS: Captured on tour and ‚off-duty‘ this almost lost and forgotten documentary concert film showcases one of the world’s most respected singer song writers. Following Leonard Cohen on his 1972 World Tour – featuring performances in Berlin Vienna Copenhagen and Israel this is an exciting release of a once controversial film directed by legendary prize winning film maker Tony Palmer. Fresh and exhilarating Leonard Cohen’s artistry and creative force soars through 19 classic performances including Famous Blue Raincoat Sisters of Mercy and So Long Mariane and features some of his most rousing and thought-provoking poetry. Bird on a Wire has been painstakingly restored & reedited from recently discovered footage. …Bird on a Wire

Trailer für die Neu-Fassung von 2010: