# 20,000 Days on Earth (2014)

> A stylized fictional day in Nick Cave’s life turns songwriting, memory, and self-invention into an intimate meditation on artistic identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/140516

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Documentary, Drama, Music
- Director: Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard
- Cast: Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Blixa Bargeld, Susie Bick, Arthur Cave, Earl Cave, Kirk Lake, Darian Leader
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2920540/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: contemplative, melancholic, witty, reflective evening, music film marathon

## Synopsis

A glimpse into the creative mind of a musical icon, revealing the beauty of artistic expression.

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