Nico Icon Movie Review 1995

Documentary probes the life of Velvet Underground sensation and Warhol superstar Nico. A pastiche showing V.U. concert footage and movie clips from Nico's most famous film appearances: Fellini's "La Dolce Vita" and Warhol's "The Chelsea Girls." Also features interviews from Warhol's Factory inhabitants, band members, and Nico's grown son Ari. Visually as interesting as the subject herself, film manages to bring the viewer closer to the untouchable Teutonic figure without being sensational or overly flashy. Director Paul Morrissey and musician Jackson Browne make appearances. Some French and German language; subtitled.

Distribution

Wellspring Media, A Division of Genius Products, Inc., 2230 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90904, Phone: (310)453-1222, Fax: (310)453-0074, URL: http://www.wellspring.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 75 minutes.
Originally from German.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, Rock Flicks, Biopics: Musicians, New York, New York, Drug Use & Abuse, Germany

Screenplay

Susanne Ofteringer

Cinematography

Judith Kaufmann

Director

Susanne Ofteringer

Producer

Annette Pisacane, Thomas Mertens, ZDF, Ciak Filmproduktion, Roxie Releasing