COURTNEY BARNETT Feature documentary ANONYMOUS CLUB to screen in cinemas nationally from March 17 Things Take Time

ANONYMOUS CLUB, the feature documentary from Danny Cohen that pulls back the curtain on  enigmatic singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett, will screen in cinemas across Australia from Thursday  March 17. This follows the news that ANONYMOUS CLUB will have its international premiere at the  prestigious SXSW Film Festival, Austin, Texas from March 11-19, 2022.

ANONYMOUS CLUB is the antithesis of a rock biography. With unprecedented, intimate access to  the private life of Courtney Barnett, this innovative and stylised 16mm feature documentary follows  a paradoxically introverted performer and anti-influencer, who, at the height of success, is ready to  walk away. Three years in the making, and all shot on 16mm film, Danny Cohen’s feature  documentary reveals a woman who finds power in sharing her vulnerability. Recording her  innermost thoughts on a dictaphone, Courtney begins her slow acceptance of Danny Cohen’s  camera. This unique filming process mirrors Courtney’s gradual search for purpose and emergence  as an artist embracing her place in the world.

ANONYMOUS CLUB had its world premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival in 2021,  and went on to screen at the Sydney Film Festival, Cinefest Oz and Brisbane International Film  Festival. Audiences around Australia, will have the chance to see this compelling and cinematic documentary on the big screen when its theatrical season commences on March 17.

Writer/director Danny Cohen comments “After three years on (and off) the road, and a blurry few  months in the edit suite with legendary editor Ben Hall, it’s wild to think that piece by piece, I’ve  documented a story; one of a searching woman, of tremendous personal growth, and limitless  talent. I’ll be forever grateful to Courtney for this experience, and I’m looking forward to sharing the  film with audiences here in Australia and internationally.”

Producers Philippa Campey and Samantha Dinning add “It’s been such a joy and privilege to work  with Danny on this beautifully filmed, and thoughtfully considered feature doc. Danny’s creative  collaboration with Courtney – one of our brightest and most inspiring musicians – is unique. She’s an  everyday person living an extraordinary life, and Danny’s ability to bring the intimacy of their  creative friendship to the big screen offers insights and reflections for us all.” 

Executive producer Sue Maslin comments “This film will of course delight Courtney‘s fans but it  offers so much more than her extraordinary music. She takes us on a journey through a confusing  and at times dark period in her life where she ultimately finds a sense of purpose in her creativity – even if she hasn’t worked everything out! We have all been through bumpy times over the past  couple of years and her story is a tonic, told with the honesty and humour we could all use a bit  more of right now”.  

The March release of ANONYMOUS CLUB coincides with Courtney Barnett’s Australian tour dates in  support of her recently released album Things Take Time, Take Time.

Things Take Time, Take Time tour tickets on-sale now via frontiertouring.com/courtneybarnett
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