Electrifying! 10 Bob Dylan Movies to Watch Before A Complete Unknown's Theater Release

One could say that Timothée Chalamet was destined for the role of Bob Dylan, that's how unique he feels and soundsnew Like A Complete Unknownby James Mangold. The response in the (US) media was correspondingly euphoric, which is likely to lead many to rediscover or rediscover the enigmatic folk singer from Minnesota. Films like this offer direct, condensed impressions that, at best, leave you hungry for more. There are manyFilms about Bob Dylanand his life as an artist and pop culture icon. Some establish his status as the voice of the Sixties, others illuminate the challenges of his later career. And others show Dylan as a “Hollywood” actor. We have picked out the best.

Like all the other Dylan films say tooA Complete Unknownone about the mystical singer/songwriter from:You never know the whole Dylan, but only what he decides to be. And even if he ever fully revealed himself, we would never know. To groove in forA Complete Unknownhere the oneten best Bob Dylan films.

It's "just" oneCameo:was inCatchfire(im OriginalBacktrack) with Jodie Foster, Dennis Hopper and Joe Pesci not even mentioned. Wearing a hard hat and jeans, he can only be seen for about 60 seconds and disappears as quickly as he appeared. And yet he is oneHighlight of the entire film, which says a lot about him, but even more about Bob Dylan himself.

You know those pointless home videos full of random moments that you keep for sentimental reasons? That's exactly how it isEat the Document, Dylan'sfragmentary film about his1966. Bob Dylan cut the material himself, making for an interesting but incomplete journey.

Director Larry Charles wanted to create a Bob Dylan film that felt like acomplex and poetic Dylan songis. Mission accomplished! The incredibly well-cast film is certainly not a masterpiece, but as Dylan's character Jack Fate says at the end: "Truth and beauty are in the eye of the beholder. I stopped trying to understand everything a long time ago."

The cult film starring James Coburn and Kris Kristofferson could be described as an ordinary western film.Dylan's presence as an actor– a quiet, curious character named Alias ​​– andbut makes it something special. The soundtrack LP, on which tooKnockin' on Heavens Doorcan be heard was nominated for a Grammy in the category"Best Original Score"nominated.

In the late seventies and early eightiesmany fans became alienated from Bob Dylan's music, which in 1987 felt like a relic from the past. Nevertheless, he played inHearts of Fireafailed rock star, who is abandoned by his lover. The film showsDylan's lowest point, but it's worth it just for its ironic, now legendary line: "I was probably never one of those rock 'n' roll singers who would win a Nobel Prize."

Most should be a maximum of half ofRenaldo and Clarabecause the film was written and produced by Dylan himselflasts almost four hours and is so confusingthat its theatrical release was canceled prematurely. It's hard to see what exactly is happening in it - he ispart concert film, part tour diary, part fictional story. At least the cast is impressive and the footage shows thatSource materialfor ScorseseRolling Thunder Revuevon 2019.

Bob Dylan has no qualms about misleading the public about his true identity and life experiences, such as Rolling Thunder Revueclarified. Thecontains fictional scenes depicting theBlurring boundaries between reality and fiction, which fits Dylan's enigmatic personality well. Nevertheless, the film also containsauthentic scenes with well-known artistslike Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Ronnie Hawkins and many more.

Martin Scorsese's 205-minute documentary follows Dylanearly years as a musicianand his transition into the thriving West Village folk scene. She also examines his return to the rock 'n' roll of his youth and theControversy between acoustic and electric music. Through rare live recordings and interviewsNo Direction Homeone of Scorsese's most insightful filmsSheds light on Dylan's upbringing and influencesthat shaped his vision.

Todd Haynes weavesbiographical elements, contemporary history and Dylan's song lyricsinto a creative kaleidoscope. Insix rolespresented, the film shows different aspects of Dylan's persona and his influence on the world. Chronology and pure biography are in favor of onemore comprehensive presentationgiven up on his changeable nature.I'm Not Thereis a bold exploration of Bob Dylan's life and work. On the surface it is a cinematic fun with different styles, but deeper it is oneliving homage to the dynamic artist.

The film begins with Bob Dylan saying the words to the song's lyricsSubterranean Homesick Blueson cardboard boards – a precursor to the music video.Don't Look Backwargroundbreaking and shaped the image of rock 'n' rollof that time. Director DA Pennebaker made Dylan an icon and turned a unique moment in youth culture into acaptivating drama. Diewas shot with a handheld camera on 16mm black and white film and is consideredOrigin of the "Rockumentary". PennebakersDirect Cinema im "Fly on the Wall"-Stilwas groundbreaking and has grown in reputation and influence ever since. Through the documentary, Bob Dylan showed how to embody a modern celebrity: arrogant and yet likeable.

The highly anticipated one will soon be hereBob-Dylan-BiopicLike A Complete Unknown(im Original:A Complete Unknown) with the acting starTimothée Chalamet als Dylanand directed by directorJames Mangold(Walk The Line,Indiana Jones). The film opens in Germany on February 27th. The music film depicts themThe music legend's journey from Minnesota to New Yorkwhere he is discovered by the then stars of the folk scene, Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) and Woody Guthrie (Scoot McNairy), to hismemorable performance at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, as the singer/songwriter makes his controversial switch to electric guitar - to the dismay of folkies. Also includedElle Fanning as Sylvie Russo(a fictionalized name for Suze Rotolo) andMonica Barbaro as Joan Baez. Another detail worth mentioning: Chalamet and the rest of the castsing all the songs in the film themselves and live in front of the camera.

Timothée Chalamet sings like Bob Dylan without singing like Bob Dylan. Language, facial expressions, gestures, everything seems like an homage, not mimicry. Rather, the actor reveals histhe artist's own interpretation, which was previously considered “unplayable” by most people. Dylan himself, among other things one of the executive producers of the musical film, expressed hisEnthusiasm for Chalamet's performancevia Xas follows: "Timmy's a brilliant actor so I'm sure he's going to be completely believable as me. Or a younger me. Or some other me." We will probably find out on March 3rd whether Chalamet's congenial performance will pay off at the 2025 Oscars.