Tony Palmer Movies

  • 1982
    Stravinsky: Once at a Border...

    Stravinsky: Once at a Border...

    Stravinsky: Once at a Border...

    01982HD

    This autobiographical film about the most important and influential composer of the 20th century includes documents, photographs and film never seen...

    Stravinsky: Once at a Border...
  • 2002
    Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Renée Fleming

    Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Renée Fleming

    Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Renée Fleming

    02002HD

    Explores the life and career of American soprano Renée Fleming. Share an intimate visit with Renée behind the scenes, at home and on...

    Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Renée Fleming
  • 1967
    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival

    01967HD

    A behind-the-scenes look at the Aldeburgh Festival and the opening by The Queen of the new concert hall at Snape.

    Benjamin Britten and His Festival
  • 2016
    Vangelis: The Interviews

    Vangelis: The Interviews

    Vangelis: The Interviews

    02016HD

    A collection of unedited interviews with Vangelis recorded for the film Vangelis and The Journey To Ithaca in September 2008, which was subsequently...

    Vangelis: The Interviews
  • 1974
    The World of Miss World

    The World of Miss World

    The World of Miss World

    01974HD

    Director Tony Palmer exposes the harsh underbelly of the famed Miss World beauty contest, going beneath the glamour to reveal a hotbed of bullying,...

    The World of Miss World
  • 1996
    Brahms and the Little Singing Girls

    Brahms and the Little Singing Girls

    Brahms and the Little Singing Girls

    01996HD

    This is Palmer's highly controversial portrait of Brahms - a film that exploded the familiar image of 'stodgy old bearded Brahms' - a man whose...

    Brahms and the Little Singing Girls
  • 1991
    Menuhin, A Family Portrait

    Menuhin, A Family Portrait

    Menuhin, A Family Portrait

    01991HD

    Interviews, footage and photos profile violinist Yehudi Menuhin as prodigy, musician, husband, father and teacher.

    Menuhin, A Family Portrait
  • 1967
    The Burning Fiery Furnace

    The Burning Fiery Furnace

    The Burning Fiery Furnace

    91967HD

    Tony Palmer's documentary about the staging of Britten's choral work.

    The Burning Fiery Furnace
  • 2010
    Rope Ladder to the Moon

    Rope Ladder to the Moon

    Rope Ladder to the Moon

    102010HD

    Tony Palmer directs this 1970 documentary about Scottish bass player and former Cream member Jack Bruce. The film tracks Bruce's life from his...

    Rope Ladder to the Moon
  • 2017
    The Beatles And World War II

    The Beatles And World War II

    The Beatles And World War II

    02017HD

    War footage meets the Bee Gees, Elton John, Tina Turner, Peter Gabriel, Bryan Ferry and others as they belt out new arrangements of Beatles songs....

    The Beatles And World War II
  • 2021
    All We Got Was Love

    All We Got Was Love

    All We Got Was Love

    02021HD

    Tony Palmer appeared at Harrogate Film Festival on 12 March 2020 as part of a celebration of his work which included a screening of Mighty Good, his...

    All We Got Was Love
  • 2013
    Britten: Nocturne

    Britten: Nocturne

    Britten: Nocturne

    02013HD

    Tony Palmer directs this documentary exploring the life and work of the celebrated English composer, conductor and pianist. Britten is particularly...

    Britten: Nocturne
  • 1993
    Henryk Górecki: The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs

    Henryk Górecki: The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs

    Henryk Górecki: The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs

    01993HD

    This emotional film by the award-winning director Tony Palmer includes a performance of the “Third Symphony” by The London Sinfonietta...

    Henryk Górecki: The Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
  • 2007
    O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams

    O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams

    O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams

    02007HD

    Award-winning filmmaker Tony Palmer directs this riveting documentary on the life and times of influential English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams....

    O Thou Transcendent: The Life of Ralph Vaughan Williams
  • 2009
    The Wagner Family

    The Wagner Family

    The Wagner Family

    02009HD

    There's no doubt that Richard Wagner who built it was the most influential composer in the whole of the 19th Century. But his family has survived a...

    The Wagner Family
  • 2024
    Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts

    Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts

    Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts

    02024HD

    Yet more archive film has been found from the famous 1972 tour, which formed the basis of the best-selling 2010 DVD Bird on a Wire. Concert material...

    Leonard Cohen: The Bird on a Wire Concerts
  • 1990
    Hindemith: A Pilgrim's Progress

    Hindemith: A Pilgrim's Progress

    Hindemith: A Pilgrim's Progress

    01990HD

    Tony Palmer’s study of the German composer Paul Hindemith.

    Hindemith: A Pilgrim's Progress
  • 1974
    Harriet At Butlins

    Harriet At Butlins

    Harriet At Butlins

    01974HD

    Documentary about Butlins

    Harriet At Butlins
  • 2002
    Hero: The Bobby Moore Story

    Hero: The Bobby Moore Story

    Hero: The Bobby Moore Story

    82002HD

    A celebratory look at the life of football legend Bobby Moore.

    Hero: The Bobby Moore Story
  • 2008
    O, Fortuna!

    O, Fortuna!

    O, Fortuna!

    02008HD

    Tony Palmer examines the life and legacy of the German composer, Carl Orff.

    O, Fortuna!