The Man Who Fell to Earth
Although David Bowie passed away ten years ago, he remains as present as ever in the minds, ears, and images of popular culture. He became a true icon, with a unique aura and a fascinating voice and presence. As if his musical success weren’t enough, Bowie also made a name for himself on screen, captivating filmmakers with his talent and charisma. While he sometimes appeared simply as himself—a star of the stage—he also crafted intriguing and deeply intense roles. Among them is Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, a film that bridges this series with the one dedicated to Nagisa Ōshima in October.
An alien arrives on Earth with the goal of finding a solution to the drought plaguing his planet. During his stay, he builds a major industrial and media empire.
Nicolas Roeg
Nicolas Roeg was an English film director and cinematographer, best known for directing Performance (1970), Walkabout (1971), Don't Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Bad Timing (1980) and The Witches (1990). Making his directorial debut 23 years after his entry into the film business, Roeg quickly became known for an idiosyncratic visual and narrative style, characterised by the use of disjointed and disorienting editing. For this reason, he is considered a highly influential filmmaker, cited as an inspiration by such directors as Steven Soderbergh, Christopher Nolan and Danny Boyle.
