A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn 22 years old

Claudia Heuermann's A Bookshelf On Top of the Sky gives us a rare peek into the working methods of one of the most notorious and reclusive composers on the scene today. Filmed over a ten year period, this documentary includes live footage of Masada, Naked City, Cobra, as well as improvisations, his classical work and rare interviews. A prize winner at European festivals, this film documents Heuermann's very personal, fifteen year odyssey with the music of John Zorn. At times frightening, at times hilarious, at times frighteningly hilarious.

Credits

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn Cast

Name Character
Fred Frith He was 52, now 75 years old as Himself
Mike Patton He was 33, now 56 years old as Himself
Ikue Mori She was 48, now 71 years old as Herself
John Zorn He was 48, now 71 years old as Himself

A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn Crew

Name Department
John Zorn as Music. He was 48 (now 71) years old Sound
A Bookshelf on Top of the Sky: 12 Stories About John Zorn (22 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, January 01, 2002
  • Runtime: 82 minutes