KURT & COURTNEY

United Kingdom – 1998 – Color - 95’

Dir.- Scr.: Nick Broomfield | Cin.: Joan Churchill, Alex Vendor | Ed.: Mark Atkins, Harley Escudier| Mus.: David Bergeaud, Dylan Carlson | Narration: Nick Broomfield | Prod.: Nick Broomfield, Tine Van Den Brande, Daniel Harris

On April 8, 1994, 27-year-old iconic Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain was found dead at his home in Seattle. His death was officially ruled a suicide; however, the tragic ending gave rise to conspiracy theories. This documentary by British filmmaker Nick Broomfield thoroughly investigates the circumstances surrounding the grunge icon’s death, as well as allegations suggesting possible involvement by his wife and mother of their daughter, Courtney Love. Love, then lead singer of Hole, denied the use of Nirvana’s music in the film and attempted to block its production and release. In this much-discussed work, the director asserts that Cobain was indeed deeply unhappy, while also presenting all perspectives and focusing on Love’s censorship attempts -despite her public image as a defender of free speech.