Paul kelly stories of me is a 2012 australian documentary directed by ian darling and produced by shark island productions the film sold out within 10 hours at the 2012 melbourne international film festival and before its official theatrical release on 25 oct 2012, the film went on a sold out national tour as special event releases with paul kelly and director ian darling appearing on. Paul kelly and the messengers stories of me youtube. The film explores the life and art of acclaimed musician paul kelly and the impact that he has had upon the australian cultural landscape through his stories and his. Ever since you said goodbye ive had a reputation im not drinking on the sly im the star attraction every morning i wake up fill my cup an. National curriculum resource for english and music pdf national curriculum resource for english and music online atom study guide. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership.
For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, paul kelly. In the process, he recorded 140 of his own songs without repeating one. Thats in part because the paul kelly we meet in stories of me isnt the universally respected singersongwriter who typically attracts descriptors such as craftsman and poet. Paul kelly stories of me documentary film trailer music. Before too long, darling it hurts, leaps and bounds, to her door, dumb things, from little things big things grow and the finest christmas song ever written about not being home. This documentary charts the remarkable life of one of australias most beloved singersongwriters. For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped. Paul kelly stories of me charts the remarkable life of one of australias most gifted and beloved singersongwriters.
The film explores the relationship of kellys art to his life and personal journey, and the hurdles he faced along the way. This unit was created in partnership with shark island productions to explore the key themes and messages of the documentary film paul kelly stories of me. Kelly has been marking out the australian landscape and its people through words and music for almost 40 years. A personal portrait of australian singer and songwriter paul kelly and an overview of his musical career and songs. For almost 40 years, in over 350 songs, paul kelly has been mapping out the australian landscape and its people. Susan is a producer with shark island productions, and her credits include the recently completed short films polly and me and wall boy and documentaries the oasis and in the company of actors. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below.
Paul kelly stories of me how we read and write stories this section of the resource shows students how we construct our identities through the stories we tell about ourselves. Then theres the film biography, stories of me, released last year to coincide with the release of his latest album, spring and. A polished and inspired documentary which deftly attempts to understand paul kelly through his words and music. Kelly has written over 350 songs, penned lyrics for many other singers, co authored songs and written for film. Paul kelly stories of me 2012 official trailer youtube. His songs have a way of digging into the country in a way that few artists can do, how it looks, feels, tastes, sounds. Paul kellys greatest hits songs from the south 19852019 is out now.
One night the moon is a 2001 australian musical nonfeature film starring husband and wife team paul kelly, a singersongwriter, and kaarin fairfax, a film and television actress, along with their daughter memphis kelly. In a career spanning more than thirty years, paul kelly has documented the history of our country, described its landscapes and cities, and captured the lives and loves of its citizens. Oct 18, 2012 kelly has written over 350 songs, penned lyrics for many other singers, coauthored songs and written for film. Paul kelly stories of me charts the many lives, loves and losses of paul kelly, one of australias most gifted singersongwriters. Stories of me charts the remarkable life of one of australias most gifted and beloved singersongwriters. Sep 21, 2012 video archive for the film paul kelly. Stories of me, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2012. Release dates 2 also known as aka 0 release dates australia 1 october 2012 sydney premiere australia 18 october 2012. Which do you think is the most valid reason for a documentary. Taken from paul kelly and the messengers album comedy 1991 no infrigement is intended. Jul 19, 2012 paul kelly stories of me charts the remarkable life of one of australias most gifted and beloved singersongwriters. Stories of me 2012 a portrait of australian singersongwriter paul kelly. A portrait of australian singersongwriter paul kelly.
Watch the film login below to get your teacher code to watch online free of charge this free resource for schools contains the following. The film is an intimate portrait of kelly that follows his 40year career as australias foremost singersongwriter. In a career spanning more than thirty years he has documented the history of our country. Paul michael kelly august 9, 1899 november 6, 1956 was an american stage, film and television actor. In a career spanning more than thirty years he has documented the history of our country, described its landscapes and cities, and captured the lives and loves of its citizens. The sixth of nine children, a former altar boy, dux of his school. Read more at wikipedia this entry is from wikipedia, the usercontributed encyclopedia.
Stories of me, ian darlings engaging and affecting amble across the life of australias foremost singersongwriter. An intimate portrait of paul kelly, australias foremost singersongwriter. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Oct 27, 20 thats in part because the paul kelly we meet in stories of me isnt the universally respected singersongwriter who typically attracts descriptors such as craftsman and poet. The following have all been purposes for certain documentaries. Stories of me, directed by ian darling, was released to cinemas. Stories of me, and, for mine, more importantly paul kelly the essays. Songs from the south 19852019 features a tracklisting of australian classics. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
In a career spanning more than thirty years, paul kelly has documented the history of our country, described its landscapes and cities, and captured. But like all great artists paul kelly is both candid and reserved. T he new film bombshell, which recently snagged two golden globe and four sag awards nominations, tells the true story of the sexual harassment scandal that took down roger ailes, the head of fox. Kelly has written over 350 songs, penned lyrics for many other singers, coauthored songs and written for film. Paul kelly stories of me is an intimate portrait of paul kelly, australias foremost singersongwriter. Stories of me 1 october 2012 is an australian documentary by shark island productions. For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his life and music.
Stories of me charts the many lives, loves and losses of paul kelly, one of australias most gifted singersongwriters. Jul 23, 2015 this film charts the remarkable life of one of australias most gifted and beloved singersongwriters. He then released the output later on cassette tapes. Paul kelly is not just australias greatest and most enduring songwriter. Paul kelly stories of me is a 2012 australian documentary directed by ian darling and produced by shark island productions the film sold out within 10 hours at the 2012 melbourne international film festival and before its official theatrical release on 25 oct 2012, the film went on a sold out national tour as special event releases with paul kelly and director ian darling. Paul kelly stories of me charts the remarkable life of one of. But like all great artists paul kelly is both candid. Ever since you said goodbye ive had a reputation im not drinking on the sly im the star attractio. Despite being one of the most significant and talented singersongwriters to ever come out of australia, paul kelly has never really achieved the status of superstar, because his music, which is best described as poetic and harmonious was never mainstream enough to attract the crowds of inxs, never controversial enough to attract. Paul kelly stories of me charts the remarkable life of one of australia. Charts the remarkable life of one of australias most gifted and beloved singersongwriters. Despite having penned more than 350 songs in a career that spans nearly 40 years, paul kelly is still looking for his next song.
This revealing documentary brings an ambitious, complex young kelly to life making a relisten of his. It goes on to explore the nature of documentary and its relationship with reality and invites students to consider how a documentary of themselves might be created. There is something that goes even deeper than that. Paul kelly stories of me is a 2012 australian documentary directed by ian darling and produced by shark island productions.
For the first time in a feature length film, the man behind the music is revealed, as kelly speaks candidly about the people who have helped shape his. I turn your attention to a documentary, paul kelly. Directed by rachel perkins and written by perkins with john romeril, it was filmed on andyamathanha land in the flinders ranges, south australia for six weeks in. She is currently producing the feature documentary paul kelly stories of me about one of australias most successful singersongwriters. He has lived in the public eye but has remained an enigma. Last night, the city rocked to a soldout screening of paul kelly.
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