Heaven Stood Still: The Incarnations of Willy DeVille

In the organizer's words:

This documentary film by American Larry Locke portrays the life and music of a unique artist who has received far too little recognition, both live and posthumously, for his unique position within traditional American music of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.

DeVille began his music career in New York's CBGB punk scene of the 1970s with his band Mink DeVille. Born Billy Borsey in the factory town of Stamford, Connecticut, he created a completely unique identity for himself. His love of music and movies were his inspiration and his way out into the big city. His powerful singing voice and constantly evolving stage personas conjured up adventurous forays into rhythm and blues, Cajun, salsa, mariachi and Tejano music. With his "Spanish-Americana", he was one of the most original and romantic figures of the rock era. In his 35-year career, DeVille sold a million records in Europe, with hits such as Spanish Stroll, Hey Joe, You Better Move On, Demasiado Corazon. He was nominated for an Oscar for the title song of the movie "Princess Bride".

** English language with German subtitles **

A feature documentary on the life and times of singer Willy DeVille. Coming out of the CBGB punk scene in the New York of the '70s with his band Mink DeVille, there is no one like Willy DeVille. In many ways he was the most original American musical artist of the past 50 years. He wrote and performed the title song to the cult movie "The Princess Bride" as well.

Cinema program Kino Zukunft