Stop for Bud
Stopforbud
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Stop for Bud is Jørgen Leth's first film and the first in his long collaboration with Ole John. […] they wanted to "blow up cinematic conventions and invent cinematic language from scratch". The jazz pianist Bud Powell moves around Copenhagen -- through King's Garden, along the quay at Kalkbrænderihavnen, across a waste dump. […] Bud is alone, accompanied only by his music. […] Image and sound are two different things -- that's Leth's and John's principle. Dexter Gordon, the narrator, tells stories about Powell's famous left hand. In an obituary for Powell, dated 3 August 1966, Leth wrote: "He quite willingly, or better still, unresistingly, mechanically, let himself be directed. The film attempts to depict his strange duality about his surroundings. His touch on the keys was like he was burning his fingers -- that's what it looked like, and that's how it sounded. But outside his playing, and often right in the middle of it, too, he was simply gone, not there."
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Stream Stop for Bud online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular documentary and music movie originally produced in DA and released in 1963, it's earned a solid 6.9/10 from 8 viewers worldwide.
About Stop for Bud
Stop for Bud is Jørgen Leth's first film and the first in his long collaboration with Ole John. […] they wanted to "blow up cinematic conventions and invent cinematic language from scratch". The jazz pianist Bud Powell moves around Copenhagen -- through King's Garden, along the quay at Kalkbrænderihavnen, across a waste dump. […] Bud is alone, accompanied only by his music. […] Image and sound are two different things -- that's Leth's and John's principle. Dexter Gordon, the narrator, tells stories about Powell's famous left hand. In an obituary for Powell, dated 3 August 1966, Leth wrote: "He quite willingly, or better still, unresistingly, mechanically, let himself be directed. The film attempts to depict his strange duality about his surroundings. His touch on the keys was like he was burning his fingers -- that's what it looked like, and that's how it sounded. But outside his playing, and often right in the middle of it, too, he was simply gone, not there." Running 12 minutes.
Stop for Bud Cast and Characters
The cast features Bud Powell (as Himself - Jazz Pianist), Dexter Gordon (as Narrator (voice)), Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (as Himself), Jørn Elniff (as Himself), and Max Brüel (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason Stop for Bud has built such a passionate audience.
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Stop for Bud flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy DA storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Stop for Bud?
Stop for Bud runs for 12 minutes (about 0.2 hour).
Is Stop for Bud good? What's the rating?
Stop for Bud holds a 6.9/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Stop for Bud?
The main cast includes Bud Powell, Dexter Gordon, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen, and Jørn Elniff, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Stop for Bud available in DA?
Yes — Stop for Bud was originally produced in DA and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Stop for Bud released?
Stop for Bud was released in 1963.
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What is Stop for Bud about?
Stop for Bud is a Documentary/Music film. Stop for Bud is Jørgen Leth's first film and the first in his long collaboration with Ole John. […] they wanted to "blow up cinematic conventions and invent cinematic language from scratch". The jazz pianist Bud Powell moves around Copenhagen -- through King's Garden, along the quay at Kalkbrænderihavnen, across a waste dump. […] Bud is alone, accompanied only by his music. […] Image and sound are two different things -- that's Leth's and John's principle. Dexter Gordon, the narrator, tells stories about Powell's famous left hand. In an obituary for Powell, dated 3 August 1966, Leth wrote: "He quite willingly, or better still, unresistingly, mechanically, let himself be directed. The film attempts to depict his strange duality about his surroundings. His touch on the keys was like he was burning his fingers -- that's what it looked like, and that's how it sounded. But outside his playing, and often right in the middle of it, too, he was simply gone, not there."
When was Stop for Bud released?
Stop for Bud was released on December 17, 1963. It has a runtime of 12m.
Who stars in Stop for Bud?
Stop for Bud stars Bud Powell, Dexter Gordon, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen and Jørn Elniff. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Stop for Bud available in HD?
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