Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen
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Ladies and Gentlemen... Mr. Leonard Cohen is a 1965 documentary about Leonard Cohen
, co-directed by Don Owen and Donald Brittain
, and written by Brittain. Produced by John Kemeny for the National Film Board of Canada
, the film received the Genie Award
in the TV-Information category.
The original idea for the film had involved documenting a tour of Canadians poets, including Irving Layton
and Earle Birney
; however, that idea was abandoned when the filmmakers decided the other poets would not serve as charismatic film subjects.
Leonard Cohen
Leonard Norman Cohen, is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, poet and novelist. Cohen published his first book of poetry in Montreal in 1956 and his first novel in 1963. His work often explores religion, isolation, sexuality and interpersonal relationships...
, co-directed by Don Owen and Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain
Donald Brittain, O.C. was a film director and producer with the National Film Board of Canada.Fields of Sacrifice is considered Brittain's first major film as director....
, and written by Brittain. Produced by John Kemeny for the National Film Board of Canada
National Film Board of Canada
The National Film Board of Canada is Canada's twelve-time Academy Award-winning public film producer and distributor. An agency of the Government of Canada, the NFB produces and distributes documentary, animation, alternative drama and digital media productions...
, the film received the Genie Award
Genie Award
Genie Awards are given out to recognize the best of Canadian cinema by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. From 1949-1979, the awards were named the Canadian Film Awards...
in the TV-Information category.
The original idea for the film had involved documenting a tour of Canadians poets, including Irving Layton
Irving Layton
Irving Peter Layton, OC was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following but also made enemies. As T...
and Earle Birney
Earle Birney
Earle Alfred Birney, OC, FRSC was a distinguished Canadian poet and novelist, who twice won the Governor General's Award, Canada's top literary honor, for his poetry.-Life:...
; however, that idea was abandoned when the filmmakers decided the other poets would not serve as charismatic film subjects.