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U2: From the Sky Down
The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby
Genres
DocumentaryMusic
Overview
This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
86 min
Release Date
2011-10-29
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
21
Vote Average
7.4
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
The Edge
Self
Adam Clayton
Self
Larry Mullen Jr.
Self
Bono
Self
Brian Eno
Self
Daniel Lanois
Self
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