Starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jay-Z, Solange Knowles.
Directed by Ilan Y. Benatar, Ed Burke.
Classification: M (Coarse language), 86 mins.
One of the best selling music artists of all time, Beyoncé will hit the big screen for one night only with the intimate feature-length documentary Beyoncé– Life is But a Dream on Wednesday 8th May at select South East Queensland Birch Carroll & Coyle and Event Cinemas, and Dendy Cinemas.
Beyoncé – Life is But a Dream is a multi-faceted portrait of the 16-time Grammy ®Award-winning singer, businesswoman, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, wife and mother and offers a rare glimpse into the realities of her life as a superstar. The film sheds light on Beyoncé’s childhood in Houston, the intense physical and emotional demands of life in the studio, the commitment and hard work required as she prepares for live performances and the realities of running a business alongside family life.
A mix of personal interview footage, some of it filmed by Beyoncé herself on her laptop, home movies and stage performances, this feature length documentary sees the star reflect on celebrity, the refuge she finds onstage, her joy at becoming a mother for the first time and her experiences of returning to the spotlight after the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in January 2012.
‘Making a documentary was a chance to show who I am and what I really care about. It was a new experience for me and an opportunity to examine my thoughts and emotions in a new way, especially during a time when my spirit was put to the test. I was starting a business, launching a record and keeping a big secret inside of me,’ the star revealed.
‘Sometimes my instinct would be to remove moments where I came across as weak or vulnerable but I didn’t want this to become a fluff piece; it was important to keep it real,’ she said.
The cinema premiere of the film follows BBC Worldwide’s successful Doctor Who which played at Event Cinemas, and Birch Carroll & Coyle for one night only on March 14 and ranked No.3 across Australia in Box Office takings for the day.
Says Helen Pendlebury, BBC Worldwide Australasia’s Head of Commercial, Entertainment and Children’s Brands: ‘We are delighted to give Beyoncé fans the chance to come together to experience this one of a kind documentary, which offers unprecedented access to the superstar’s life.’
‘The Doctor Who screenings showed us that cinema audiences have an appetite for event screenings and we look forward to continuing our relationship with our cinema partners to offer more of these experiences.’
Hurry don’t miss out, tickets are just $20* and on sale now at eventcinemas.com.au or at the box office.
WHEN: Wednesday 8th May – 7:30pm
SHOWING AT THE FOLLOWING SEQ LOCATIONS:
Event Cinemas Garden City Event Cinemas Chermside
Event Cinemas Indooroopilly Event Cinemas Brisbane City Myer Centre
Event Cinemas Robina Birch Carroll & Coyle Pacific Fair
Birch Carroll & Coyle Australia Fair Birch Carroll & Coyle Morayfield
