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HALLELUJAH will be released in Germany and Austria on November 17th.
The German distributor is Prokino.

The Hallelujah documentary has indeed opened in Germany on November 17. The film is being distributed in Germany by Prokino.

Check out their Facebook page with dates and locations for the film showings:
https://www.facebook.com/Prokino

Here are two German TV reports about the opening:
https://www.daserste.de/information/wis ... n-100.html (TITEL THESEN TEMPERMANTE, Nov 13th)
https://www.3sat.de/kultur/kulturzeit/l ... h-100.html (3sat KULTURZEIT)

Here is the list of cities:

Hi, friends,
saw the film two days ago in Bochum Germany. Absolutely fantastic!!!! !Would like to watch it again. It's still on another week in Bochum. May be longer.

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song
Donderdag 22 december 19:00
Donderdag 29 december 19:00
Vrijdag 30 december 21:00
Melkweg Amsterdam, Cinema

HALLELUJAH: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song, directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine, has been shortlisted for the The Academy Award® for Best Documentary Feature.

Read the full press release: https://aframe.oscars.org/news/post/202 ... shortlists

leonard's deep voice referenced 11 minutes into programme onwards :

The music writer Laura Barton presents a series of meditations on different facets of the music we enjoy - starting with the baritone voice....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001g34y

https://www.billboard.com/lists/oscar-n ... -emphasis/

Oscar Nominations 2023: Snubs & Surprises

Snub: Music Documentaries

Moonage Daydream, which explores David Bowie’s creative and musical journey, and Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, A Song, which looks at the life of Leonard Cohen through the prism of one of the most beloved songs of modern times, were shortlisted for best documentary film, but were passed over for nominations.

Nevermind...

B4real wrote: ↑Thu Jan 26, 2023 12:14 am ...Snub: Music Documentaries

Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, A Song ... passed over for nominations.

Nevermind...

Oh, that's unfortunate for Geller and Goldfine -- I hope that they aren't too disappointed. They made an absolutely wonderful film that is a beautiful testament to Leonard Cohen and his incomparable art, and they win all the awards in my book!

On Netflix now.
It looks that its only on USA Netflix.

Dos anyone know if the DVD/Blu Ray discs are Region-free and will play in the UK?

I’ve been unable to get any info on Amazon or from Sony or sellers there or elsewhere .

Hope you can help and thanks in advance.

Ian

Ian I don't think the film that you can order on US Amazon works in the UK or Europe.
I was going to order one for my sister in law in Holland but I read somewhere it won't work. Not sure if that has changed now or where to find out but check Amazon in the US as they sell it.
Good luck!
If you find one that will work with the system in Europe please post it so I can get it for her.
Leslie

Hi Leslie

Thanks for getting back to me.

There’s an Amazon marketplace seller in Germany which has it,

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0B ... XIBH&psc=1

and the product description includes this:

Product description
TV-Norm: SDTV 576i (PAL). Sprachversion: Englisch DD 5.1 (PAL being the system used in the UK)

And a reviewer says this:

“Claudia Weiher
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for Cohen fans
Reviewed in Germany on 25 February 2023
Verified Purchase
Contrary to some claims, the DVD runs perfectly in conventional German DVD players. In terms of content, the film is informative, well worth seeing for diehard Cohen fans, but they won't find much new. The comments made by his contemporary witnesses are interesting”

But I’m not wholly convinced, so I’ve contacted the seller to see if they can advise.

Here’s hoping.

I’ll keep you in the loop.

Ian

Here is a copy of my correspondence with the German seller:

My query: ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BMJS87NN Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song Format: DVD Hi Can you confirm that this DVD is Region 2 disc which will play on UK players? Thanks. Ian



The seller responded: 20-Mar-2023 04:15
Hello Thank you. Yes, this item is a european import – region 2/B. It can be played on your UK player. kind regards =================================== your uniqueplace Team =================================== unique media Aktiengesellschaft Seestrasse 112 CH-8806 Baech Schweiz


So it look like we have a winner.


I’m just going to see if they have it on Blu Ray before I order.

Ian

Thanks Ian for doing the research and checking it out!
I've seen the film and loved it and have a copy. Enjoy!
Leslie

Well, the DVD arrived today, and it plays perfectly.

Sold by Amazon EU and definitely a Region 2.




Ian.